Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WB350F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX5 was unveiled 3 years before the WB350F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LX5 scores against the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 has outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX5 against the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.