Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic F5

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX120 IS versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and F5 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and F5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 4 years before the F5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX120 IS grades versus the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS and the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and F5 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and F5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic F5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.