Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX130 IS scores vs the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS vs the SZ1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SZ1 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and SZ1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.