Panasonic LX5 vs Sony W710

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX5 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and W710 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX5 was brought out 13 months earlier than the W710 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX5 matches up against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX5 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX5 vs the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and W710.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W710 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be behind in sensor technology.