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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS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
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX170 IS versus Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 2 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 SX170 IS LS5 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2011More recent by 26 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 LS5 SX170 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 SX170 IS LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS versus the LS5.
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and LS5 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and LS5.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (251 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (126g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
32
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than average in class (251 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than average (126 grams)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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 really wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (251g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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 really wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than average (126 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 160 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $294