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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The LX5 was introduced 16 months before the HX50V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LX5 scores vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony HX50V

 LX5 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic LX5

 HX50V LX5 
ReleasedApril 2013December 2011Newer by 16 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony HX50V

 LX5 HX50V 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX5 against the HX50V.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and HX50V.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will render extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
51
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (271 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (272g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
29
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (271 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-15 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $294 $439