Panasonic LX5 vs Sony WX70

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WX70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was brought out within a month of the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX5 grades versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 enjoys 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX5 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX5 compared to the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX70 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.