Canon S200 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon S200 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was introduced 2 years after the LX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S200 matches up vs the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200 compared to the LX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and LX5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The S200 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher S200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.