Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 2 months after the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX500 IS scores against the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS against the SZ5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and SZ5 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and SZ5.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.