Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic LX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SD780 IS was brought out 3 years before the LX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD780 IS scores against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic LX5
SD780 IS | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon SD780 IS
LX5 | SD780 IS | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 34 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic LX5
SD780 IS | LX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS has got exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD780 IS and the LX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and LX5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SD780 IS will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-12-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $294 |