Panasonic LX5 vs Sony S930

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic LX5 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was released 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX5 matches up versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 has 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) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX5 versus the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and S930.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The LX5 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent LX5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.