Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 10 months later than the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS grades versus the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the LS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and LS5 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and LS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX150 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.