Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX420 IS grades vs the V-Lux 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the V-Lux 5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and V-Lux 5 is 80 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and V-Lux 5.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged SX420 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.