Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5/Panasonic-LX5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300/Sony-WX300-front.jpg)
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38 Overall
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 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
- Announced December 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic LX3
- Replacement is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
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The LX5 was revealed 14 months earlier than the WX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX5 grades against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony WX300
LX5 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic LX5
WX300 | LX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX300
LX5 | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX5 and the WX300.
![Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 size comparison Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and WX300.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX300 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-12-15 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $294 | $330 |