Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX10 IS versus Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX10 IS was brought out 24 months prior to the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX10 IS matches up against the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic FH5
SX10 IS | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SX10 IS
FH5 | SX10 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FH5
SX10 IS | FH5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS and the FH5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and FH5 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and FH5.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $275 | $169 |