Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W610

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and W610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was revealed within a month of the W610 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX5 matches up vs the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the LX5 vs the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and W610.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W610 will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.