• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 9.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TZ5 advantages over Canon SX120 IS

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 3.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.42 vs 0.80 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.9 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX120 IS advantages over Panasonic DMC-TZ5

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 280 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Canon SX120 IS
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Compared to Canon SX110 IS

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Canon SX110 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Canon SX110 IS

Canon SX120 IS
Canon SX110 IS
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX110 IS

Compared to Samsung HZ10W

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Samsung HZ10W
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Canon SX120 IS
Samsung HZ10W
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Canon SX120 IS
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Compared to Fujifilm S1500

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Fujifilm S1500
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Fujifilm S1500

Canon SX120 IS
Fujifilm S1500
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

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