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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX7
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A2500 was revealed 14 months later than the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A2500 grades versus the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic LX5

 A2500 LX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon A2500

 LX5 A2500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic LX5

 A2500 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2500 and the LX5.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and LX5.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon A2500 will give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A2500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (135g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (271g)
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
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
Price at launch $109 $294