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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 7 months after the LS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A1300 grades versus the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic LS5

 A1300 LS5 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon A1300

 LS5 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic LS5

 A1300 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 against the LS5.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and LS5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer A1300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 160 pictures
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $294