Canon A580 vs Pentax LS465

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Canon A580 vs Pentax LS465

1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
8.0 megapixels
35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon A580 Review.
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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax LS465 Review.

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Differences

Canon A580 advantages over Pentax LS465

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 1.76 vs 1.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.6 vs f/3.9
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
1.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Pentax LS465 advantages over Canon A580

Larger sensor
1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Thinner
22 mm vs 41 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
122g vs 225g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
230k vs 115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
28 mm vs 35 mm
Capture more of the scene
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A590 IS

Canon A580

Canon A590 IS

$150
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$219
1/2.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon A580 vs Canon A590 IS

Pentax LS465

Canon A590 IS

$349
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$219
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax LS465 vs Canon A590 IS

Compared to Canon E1

Canon A580

Canon E1

$150
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$200
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A580 vs Canon E1

Pentax LS465

Canon E1

$349
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$200
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax LS465 vs Canon E1

Compared to Canon A1000 IS

Canon A580

Canon A1000 IS

$150
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$200
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A580 vs Canon A1000 IS

Pentax LS465

Canon A1000 IS

$349
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$200
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax LS465 vs Canon A1000 IS

Compared to Nikon S70

Canon A580

Nikon S70

$150
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$257
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A580 vs Nikon S70

Pentax LS465

Nikon S70

$349
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

$257
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax LS465 vs Nikon S70

Compared to Panasonic TS25

Canon A580

Panasonic TS25

$150
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$449
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
Larger sensor

Compare Canon A580 vs Panasonic TS25

Pentax LS465

Panasonic TS25

$349
1/2.33 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Faster shutter

$449
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax LS465 vs Panasonic TS25

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