Canon SX540 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 5 years prior to the V-Lux 5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX540 HS scores against the V-Lux 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the V-Lux 5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and V-Lux 5 is 69 and 55 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and V-Lux 5.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged SX540 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.