Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS against the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and ZS20 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind in sensor technology.