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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was revealed 9 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 SX20 IS FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Canon SX20 IS

 FZ1000 II SX20 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2010Fresher by 104 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 SX20 IS FZ1000 II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS vs the FZ1000 II.

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and FZ1000 II is 65 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and FZ1000 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
37
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (600g)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
50
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
68
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2019-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 808g (1.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $898