Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Launched December 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use different sensor size.

The A4000 IS was revealed 2 months later than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A4000 IS scores versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic LX5
A4000 IS | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon A4000 IS
LX5 | A4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic LX5
A4000 IS | LX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS and the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and LX5.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A4000 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A4000 IS will show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 175 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $294 |