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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 8 years earlier than the GH5S which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic GH5S

 SX130 IS GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Canon SX130 IS

 GH5S SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018August 2010Newer by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic GH5S

 SX130 IS GH5S 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the GH5S.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and GH5S is 85 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and GH5S.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX130 IS will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (308g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic GH5S
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-19 2018-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 440 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $250 $2,498