Canon N vs Panasonic LS5

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon N and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 18 months later than the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the N grades vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N has outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the N and the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and LS5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger N should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.