Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H50

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LX5 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and H50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was brought out 2 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the LX5 matches up vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX5 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LX5 and the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX5 will give extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent LX5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.