Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ200

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 24 months earlier than the FZ200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and FZ200 is 65 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.