Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 23 months before the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS scores vs the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the LZ20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and LZ20 is 85 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and LZ20.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.