Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 23 months before the FZ80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX410 IS grades versus the FZ80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS against the FZ80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and FZ80 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and FZ80.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.