Canon N vs Panasonic LX5

Here, we are analyzing the Canon N and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the N (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The N was unveiled 13 months later than the LX5 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the N grades vs the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N offers exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by 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 using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the N compared to the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and LX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The N with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon N will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer N should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.