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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the SZ5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic SZ5

 SD1300 IS SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SZ5 SD1300 IS 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2010More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic SZ5

 SD1300 IS SZ5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS features external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the SZ5.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and SZ5.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (136 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic SZ5
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $195