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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS versus Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was revealed 12 months prior to the GH5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores against the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Panasonic GH5

 SX420 IS GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon SX420 IS

 GH5 SX420 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2016More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic GH5

 SX420 IS GH5 
Manually focus More precise focus

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features physical 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 Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS against the GH5.

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and GH5 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and GH5.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged SX420 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
slow fps (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (410 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (195 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic GH5
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-05 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 195 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $299 $1,298