Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ100

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX400 IS grades versus the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the FZ100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and FZ100 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and FZ100.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.