Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5
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![Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS/Canon-SX400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX400 IS was brought out 19 months after the F5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic F5
SX400 IS | F5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SX400 IS
F5 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic F5
SX400 IS | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS versus the F5.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and F5 is 81 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and F5.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-F5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 life | 190 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | $100 |