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LX5 vs Cyber-shot HX50V
Quick take: The Cyber-shot HX50V has the highest resolution at 20MP; the LX5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | LX5Lumix · 2010 | Cyber-shot HX50VSony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £245 used | — |
| Sensor | 10.1MP 1/1.63-inch CCD | 20.4MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | HD 720p (AVCHD Lite) | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking, 23-area | Contrast-detect AF, 9-point multi AF, face and tracking focus |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 2.5fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 271g (with battery)Best | 272g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 109.7 × 65.5 × 43mm | 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional DMW-LVF1 electronic finder) | None (rear screen only; optional EVF on the shoe) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/2.0-3.3) | Fixed 30x Zeiss 24-720mm equivalent f/3.5-6.3 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
LX5
Cyber-shot HX50V
Portrait
3.4/10
3.7/10
Street
6.5/10
6.0/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
2.5/10
Documentary
2.8/10
3.1/10
Landscape
2.8/10
3.6/10
Casual
3.8/10
3.8/10
Food
2.9/10
3.3/10
Macro
2.3/10
2.8/10
Architecture
2.5/10
3.5/10
Astrophotography
2.0/10
1.6/10
Sports & Action
—
4.4/10
Wildlife
—
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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