Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced December 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic LX3
- Renewed by Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX5 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe LX5 was announced 12 months after the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LX5 matches up vs the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony H70
LX5 | H70 | |||
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Released | December 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic LX5
H70 | LX5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony H70
LX5 | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX5 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 and the H70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and H70.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H70 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent LX5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-12-15 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $294 | $199 |