Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX5

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and WX5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was announced 18 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LX5 grades versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LX5 compared to the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and WX5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and WX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX5 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger LX5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.