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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Panasonic ZS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

 SX1 IS ZS5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SX1 IS

 ZS5 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010March 2009More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS5

 SX1 IS ZS5 
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (615g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
57
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (615 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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