Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX100

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The A4000 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the LX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon A4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A4000 IS matches up against the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the LX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and LX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A4000 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon A4000 IS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.