Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH20

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 4 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS scores against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and FH20 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and FH20.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.