Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX5 matches up vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony HX5
| LX5 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic LX5
| HX5 | LX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony HX5
| LX5 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX5 vs the HX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and HX5 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and HX5.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The LX5 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern LX5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
Sony HX5 Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Panasonic LX5 Street photography information
Sony HX5 Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
Sony HX5 Sports photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (271g)
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-12-15 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| 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 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical 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, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $294 | $275 |