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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed very close to the FZ100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 FZ100 SX20 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 SX20 IS FZ100 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the FZ100.
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and FZ100 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and FZ100.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ100 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
54
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
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 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
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 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
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 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (540g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5")
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
51
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (600g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic FZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $500