Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX5
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Canon A1400 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
- Revealed June 2013
(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
- Introduced December 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe A1400 was announced 19 months after the LX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1400 grades vs the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Panasonic LX5
| A1400 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | December 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon A1400
| LX5 | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Panasonic LX5
| A1400 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 vs the LX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and LX5.
As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A1400 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon A1400 will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1400 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A1400 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest 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 display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | 174 grams (0.38 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Physical 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 | 150 shots | - |
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $109 | $294 |