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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A1300 was revealed 2 months after the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1300 grades versus the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic LX5

 A1300 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon A1300

 LX5 A1300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic LX5

 A1300 LX5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012December 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 and the LX5.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and LX5.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A1300 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A1300 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography features
Panasonic LX5 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography information
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (271g)
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (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 file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $294