Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is very similar but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX70 HS was announced 16 months earlier than the V-Lux 5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores versus the V-Lux 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS provides outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS against the V-Lux 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 5 is 63 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 5.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older SX70 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.