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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Push to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Leica V-Lux 5

 SX60 HS V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Canon SX60 HS

 V-Lux 5 SX60 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2020September 2014Newer by 64 months
Screen resolution1240k922kClearer screen (+318k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 5

 SX60 HS V-Lux 5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

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

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 5
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 5
57
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging features
62
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
67
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 5
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSLeica V-Lux 5
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Leica V-Lux 5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-16 2020-01-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Maximum boosted ISO - 25000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.4 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
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