Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 24 months earlier than the LZ20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX20 IS matches up against the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical 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) while the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the LZ20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and LZ20.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.