Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic LX5

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was released 18 months before the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS matches up against the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the LX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and LX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX210 IS will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.