Panasonic LX5
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 vs Canon S120
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What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX5

Best price $700
  • 33% more battery life 400 shots vs 300 shots
  • Has panorama image capture S120 does not have panorama
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector S120 does not
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX5

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot S120

Best price
$379
  • Weighs a little bit less than the LX5 7.65 oz vs 9.76 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 10 in³ vs 26 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $379 vs $700
  • Higher sensor resolution 12.1 MP vs 10 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 922k dots vs 460k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs August 2010
  • Longer optical zoom 5.0× vs 3.8×
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 720p 60fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 10 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board LX5 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities LX5 does not have Wi-Fi
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What the Panasonic LX5 and Canon S120 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 45 in² vs 43 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Panasonic LX5 and the Canon S120

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
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