Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic LX5

Lets look closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 2 years after the LX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores against the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS against the LX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and LX5 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and LX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.