Panasonic LX7 vs Sony WX5
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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
- Later Model is Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar but the LX7 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe LX7 was revealed 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LX7 grades vs the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Sony WX5
| LX7 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic LX7
| WX5 | LX7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Sony WX5
| LX7 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX7 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the LX7 vs the WX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and WX5 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and WX5.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX7 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent LX7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-10-15 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $400 | $250 |