Canon S100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon S100 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and ZS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was revealed 4 months earlier than the ZS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S100 grades versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 and the ZS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and ZS20.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.