The owners of both cameras rate their camera high.
They have almost identical features.
If I had to choose one over the other - I would flip a coin.
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I am replacing a Canon 3IS which took excellent pictures in auto mode.Which would be better in auto mode Panasonic ZS5 or Canon SX5? Most pictures will be outside including landscapes

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