Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W370

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and W370 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was revealed 24 months later than the W370 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the LX5 scores versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 has got outer measurements 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 vs the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and W370.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent LX5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.