Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 5 months prior to the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX220 HS matches up against the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS against the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and LS5.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.