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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Successor is Panasonic LX7
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was launched 3 years after the LX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up against the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic LX5

 SX710 HS LX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015December 2011More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Canon SX710 HS

 LX5 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic LX5

 SX710 HS LX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS versus the LX5.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and LX5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and LX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX710 HS will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
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has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic LX5
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
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 One One
Retail price $349 $294