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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 2 years after the LZ20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic LZ20

 SX410 IS LZ20 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2012More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Canon SX410 IS

 LZ20 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic LZ20

 SX410 IS LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS against the LZ20.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and LZ20 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and LZ20.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (185 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (185 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
great battery life (380 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (185 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic LZ20
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $250