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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced within a month of the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 SX210 IS ZS5 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon SX210 IS

          

          

            
 ZS5 SX210 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 SX210 IS ZS5 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the ZS5.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and ZS5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.

            Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
27
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than average in class (220 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (392mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition (214g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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