Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and HX90V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the LX5 grades vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 has got outside 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) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LX5 compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX90V will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.