Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ200

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX400 IS scores vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS versus the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and FZ200 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and FZ200.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.