Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 2 months before the ZS20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A4000 IS scores against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS vs the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and ZS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.