Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- New Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was brought out 4 months before the F5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX500 IS scores versus the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic F5
SX500 IS | F5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SX500 IS
F5 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic F5
SX500 IS | F5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the F5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and F5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and F5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 195 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $100 |