Panasonic LS5 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX280 HS has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Digic 6 processor.
Below you can see the LS5 and SX280 HS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic LS5 and Canon SX280 HS Cameras
Panasonic LS5 and Canon SX280 HS have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic LS5
or the
Canon SX280 HS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
