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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 11 months prior to the LS5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS grades against the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 SX130 IS LS5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SX130 IS

 LS5 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LS5

 SX130 IS LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS versus the LS5.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and LS5 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and LS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
lighter than average in class (126g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $294