Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic LX5
A1300 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon A1300
LX5 | A1300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic LX5
A1300 | LX5 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | December 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon A1300 versus Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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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 |