Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ1000

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was released 4 years before the FZ1000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS vs the FZ1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and FZ1000 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and FZ1000.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.