Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 23 months earlier than the FZ200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the FZ200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and FZ200 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and FZ200.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.