Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W290

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the LX5 (1/1.63") and W290 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The LX5 was revealed 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX5 matches up versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 has 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) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX5 versus the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and W290 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and W290.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W290 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern LX5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.