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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 4 years after the LS5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores against the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic LS5

 SX620 HS LS5 
AnnouncedMay 2016July 2011Newer by 59 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SX620 HS

 LS5 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic LS5

 SX620 HS LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS against the LS5.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and LS5.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
71
lighter than others (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (182g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 160 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $294