Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 16 months before the LX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD4000 IS grades against the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the LX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and LX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SD4000 IS comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.