Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 2 years after the FH5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX270 HS grades versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS against the FH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and FH5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.