Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and LS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 23 months before the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS scores vs the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and LS5 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and LS5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LS5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.