Canon SL3 vs Panasonic LS5

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SL3 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and LS5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The SL3 was released 7 years after the LS5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL3 matches up against the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SL3 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SL3 and the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and LS5 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL3 and LS5.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SL3 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SL3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.