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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 13 months before the LS5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 SX210 IS LS5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SX210 IS

 LS5 SX210 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic LS5

 SX210 IS LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS against the LS5.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and LS5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
38
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-07-21
Body design 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $226 $294