Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic GF5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the GF5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS against the GF5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and GF5 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX200 IS has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.