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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 SX410 IS LS5 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2011Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SX410 IS

 LS5 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic LS5

 SX410 IS LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS against the LS5.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and LS5 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and LS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (185 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than average in class (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (185 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 185 pictures 160 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $294