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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon IXUS 165 versus Panasonic LX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 3 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Panasonic LX5

 IXUS 165 LX5 
RevealedJanuary 2015December 2011Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon IXUS 165

 LX5 IXUS 165 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic LX5

 IXUS 165 LX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the LX5.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and LX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon IXUS 165 will give you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (271g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (271g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Panasonic LX5
 Canon IXUS 165Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-12-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $294