Panasonic LX5 vs Sony HX99

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The LX5 was launched 7 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LX5 scores versus the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 offers 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) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LX5 compared to the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and HX99.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be behind in sensor technology.