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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Successor is Panasonic LX7
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The LX5 was unveiled 18 months after the TL500 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the LX5 matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Samsung TL500

 LX5 TL500 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2010Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic LX5

 TL500 LX5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung TL500

 LX5 TL500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LX5 compared to the TL500.

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and TL500.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The LX5 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher LX5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography information
Samsung TL500 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (386 grams)
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
64
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (386 grams)
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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Samsung TL500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-12-15 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 40
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.1
DXO Low light rating 132 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $294 $527