Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was announced 18 months later than the FZ28 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX20 IS grades versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS vs the FZ28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and FZ28 is 65 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX20 IS to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX20 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.