Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores against the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS against the SZ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SZ1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.