Canon A800 vs Panasonic LX5
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
19 Overall
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93 Imaging
34 Features
19 Overall
28
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
Canon A800
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Old Model is Panasonic LX3
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
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Let's look much closer at the Canon A800 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the A800 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe A800 was introduced 11 months prior to the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the A800 grades vs the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic LX5
| A800 | LX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon A800
| LX5 | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic LX5
| A800 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A800 and the LX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and LX5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The A800 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged A800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon A800 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography advice
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
provides tracking focus
good battery (300 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
good battery (300 shots)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon A800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography factors
good battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-12-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 3 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 115k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 300 images | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $90 | $294 |
