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Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon S100
  • New Model is Canon S120
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
  • Announced December 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX3
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX7
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon S110 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was brought out 10 months later than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S110 grades vs the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic LX5

 S110 LX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012December 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon S110

 LX5 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic LX5

 S110 LX5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon S110 versus Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S110 versus the LX5.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and LX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S110 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon S110 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S110 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
42
focusing manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
64
includes touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
37
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 41
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light rating 168 132
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
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 1 1
Retail price $299 $294