Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung WB50F

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WB50F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was released 3 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX5 scores versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX5 against the WB50F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB50F will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older LX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.