Panasonic LX7 vs Sony NEX-5

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and NEX-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX7 grades vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX7 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX7 compared to the NEX-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and NEX-5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and NEX-5.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger LX7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.