Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 2 years after the FZ200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS grades versus the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS and the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and FZ200 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and FZ200.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.