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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was released 3 years earlier than the LX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores versus the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic LX5

 SX200 IS LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon SX200 IS

 LX5 SX200 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2011May 2009More recent by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic LX5

 SX200 IS LX5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS and the LX5.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and LX5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX200 IS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others (247g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 247 gr (0.54 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $294