Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets look closer at the Canon SX120 IS versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and ZS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS provides external dimensions 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 ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the ZS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and ZS20 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and ZS20.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS20 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.