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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 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
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX3
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX7
Sony H70
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony H70

 LX5 H70 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic LX5

 H70 LX5 

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony H70

 LX5 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (271 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
Landscape photography with Sony H70
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (271g)
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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