Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Panasonic LX3
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched June 2013

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and TF1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

The LX5 was released 18 months before the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the LX5 grades vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony TF1
LX5 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic LX5
TF1 | LX5 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony TF1
LX5 | TF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX5 versus the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and TF1.
Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-12-15 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $294 | $266 |