Canon SX20 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX20 IS versus Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX20 IS was released 10 years before the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX20 IS grades vs the V-Lux 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS against the V-Lux 5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and V-Lux 5 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and V-Lux 5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.