Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX60 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 sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was brought out 6 years prior to the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX60 HS scores versus the V-Lux 5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS features external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS vs the V-Lux 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and V-Lux 5 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and V-Lux 5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Leica V-Lux 5 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.