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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(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
Panasonic LX5
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX3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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic LX5

 SD780 IS LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon SD780 IS

 LX5 SD780 IS 
AnnouncedDecember 2011February 2009More recent by 34 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic LX5

 SD780 IS LX5 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography features
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comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (271g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
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