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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony WX150

 LX5 WX150 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic LX5

 WX150 LX5 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX150

 LX5 WX150 
RevealedDecember 2011February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography details
Sony WX150 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
Travel photography with Sony WX150
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
Vlogging with Sony WX150
29
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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