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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
  • Introduced July 2014
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 13 months later than the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores against the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic TS5

 SX400 IS TS5 
AnnouncedJuly 2014July 2013More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TS5 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS5

 SX400 IS TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS versus the TS5.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and TS5 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and TS5.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX400 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography information
Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
good battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-07-29 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $350