Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LX5

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 4 years after the LX5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the LX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and LX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX620 HS will deliver more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.