Canon D30 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon D30 vs Panasonic LX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the D30 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D30 was unveiled 2 years after the LX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D30 grades versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and LX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D30 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon D30 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer D30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.