Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 8 years before the FZ80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the FZ80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and FZ80 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and FZ80.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.