Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5
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35 Features
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was announced 14 months earlier than the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS scores against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS5
SX1 IS | ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SX1 IS
ZS5 | SX1 IS | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS5
SX1 IS | ZS5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the ZS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and ZS5 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and ZS5.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS5 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-03-27 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $300 |