Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W220
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W220 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
- Launched December 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
- Replacement is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and W220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX5 matches up vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony W220
| LX5 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic LX5
| W220 | LX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony W220
| LX5 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LX5 against the W220.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and W220 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and W220.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W220 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger LX5 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-12-15 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/2.8-7.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $294 | $160 |