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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 4 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS scores against the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FH5

 SX410 IS FH5 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SX410 IS

 FH5 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FH5

 SX410 IS FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS and the FH5.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and FH5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
features touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (185 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 185 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $169