Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX10 IS was introduced 12 years prior to the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the V-Lux 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and V-Lux 5 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and V-Lux 5.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.