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Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Panasonic LX5
(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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G12 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was revealed 11 months before the LX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G12 scores against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic LX5

 G12 LX5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon G12

 LX5 G12 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic LX5

 G12 LX5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G12 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications 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 vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G12 against the LX5.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and LX5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and LX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G12 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
47
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Panasonic LX5 Street photography information
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (401g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery pack (370 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (271g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
60
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (401 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (271 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
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 All around rating 47 41
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light rating 161 132
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $294