Panasonic LX5 vs Sony S2000

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and S2000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was revealed 24 months later than the S2000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX5 scores vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX5 compared to the S2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The LX5 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger LX5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.