Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic SZ7

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was released 3 years earlier than the SZ7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX120 IS scores against the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS versus the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SZ7 is 87 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and SZ7.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.