Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic LX3
- New Model is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The LX5 was announced 2 months prior to the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX5 scores versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony WX150
LX5 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic LX5
WX150 | LX5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX150
LX5 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX5 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX5 vs the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and WX150.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-12-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $294 | $300 |