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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX3
  • Updated by Panasonic LX7
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the LX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic LX5

 SX410 IS LX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2015December 2011More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon SX410 IS

 LX5 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic LX5

 SX410 IS LX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with external 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 LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS and the LX5.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and LX5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and LX5.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX410 IS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Panasonic LX5 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography features
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 325g (0.72 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 185 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $294