Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX20 IS scores versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS features outside 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 ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS versus the ZS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and ZS25 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and ZS25.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.