Canon PowerShot G12 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelPowerShot G12Lumix DMC-LX5
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Total Pixels10.4 Megapixel11.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 12,800
      Photo Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      ProcessorDIGIC 4Venus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 2403968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom5x3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/2.0 - 3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.80"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m7.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      DxO Low Light ISO161132
      DxO Color Depth20.419.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.210.8
      DxO Overall Score4741
      Video Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Video FormatsH.264AVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Dimensions112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.8 x 3"6.5 x 5.5 x 3"
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Battery PackNB-7L
      Battery Life370 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplusSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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