Canon G11 vs Panasonic LX5
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Launched December 2009
- Refreshed by Canon G12
(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
- Launched December 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic LX3
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
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Below, we are reviewing the Canon G11 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizing.
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Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G11 scores versus the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic LX5
| G11 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon G11
| LX5 | G11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2011 |  | December 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic LX5
| G11 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G11 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 compared to the LX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and LX5 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and LX5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G11 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-12-16 | 2011-12-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | 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 | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 169 | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $600 | $294 |
