Canon A1200 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1200 was manufactured 11 months before the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1200 scores vs the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 vs Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and LX5.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A1200 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A1200 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.