Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX5
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88 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Revealed December 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
- Updated by Panasonic LX7
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A810 was brought out 2 months later than the LX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A810 scores against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic LX5
| A810 | LX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon A810
| LX5 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic LX5
| A810 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | December 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 compared to the LX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and LX5.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A810 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon A810 will produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171 gr (0.38 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 photos | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $99 | $294 |