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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 3 years before the F5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS grades against the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic F5

 SX130 IS F5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SX130 IS

 F5 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic F5

 SX130 IS F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer measurements 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 F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS vs the F5.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and F5 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and F5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition (308 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $100