Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic LX5

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A3200 IS was launched 11 months before the LX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS vs the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and LX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3200 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon A3200 IS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.