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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 2 years after the ZS20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX400 IS grades vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 SX400 IS ZS20 
AnnouncedJuly 2014April 2012More modern by 28 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 ZS20 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 SX400 IS ZS20 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the ZS20.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and ZS20 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and ZS20.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 decent MP (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
42
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
47
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
60
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 has focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography factors
40
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
34
 really wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic ZS20
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $349