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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic F5
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 2 years later than the F5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS scores vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic F5

 SX610 HS F5 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon SX610 HS

 F5 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic F5

 SX610 HS F5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the F5.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and F5.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Panasonic F5
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
68
lighter than competition (121g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 191 gr (0.42 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $214 $100