Canon 500D vs Panasonic SZ5

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 500D vs Panasonic SZ5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar but the 500D (APS-C) and SZ5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 500D was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 500D scores vs the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 500D offers physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 500D vs the SZ5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and SZ5 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and SZ5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 500D because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 500D will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 500D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.