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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the LX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD4500 IS grades against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Panasonic LX5

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS LX5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 LX5 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LX5

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS LX5 
RevealedJuly 2011December 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the LX5.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and LX5.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
41
 has manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 heavier than competitors (271 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography highlights
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography info
55
 has built in flash
 great zoom (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (271 grams)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
32
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
52
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
29
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competitors (271 grams)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $294