Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ100

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 14 months before the FZ100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the FZ100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and FZ100 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and FZ100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.