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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Samsung WB350F

 LX5 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic LX5

 WB350F LX5 
RevealedJanuary 2014December 2011Fresher by 25 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung WB350F

 LX5 WB350F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (271g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
29
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (271g)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-15 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $294 $260