Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX5
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
- Replacement is Panasonic LX7

Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G15 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The G15 was revealed 10 months after the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G15 grades against the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic LX5
G15 | LX5 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Newer by 10 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon G15
LX5 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic LX5
G15 | LX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 and Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 against the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and LX5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and LX5.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G15 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher G15 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 165 | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $294 |