Canon 550D vs Panasonic LX100

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 550D vs Panasonic LX100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the 550D (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 550D was introduced 5 years earlier than the LX100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 550D scores vs the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 550D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 550D Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D features physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 550D against the LX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and LX100 is 70 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and LX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 550D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 550D will result in extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 550D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.