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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Announced February 2015
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic SZ1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was manufactured 3 years after the SZ1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX410 IS scores versus the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic SZ1

 SX410 IS SZ1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 SZ1 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic SZ1

 SX410 IS SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS versus the SZ1.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SZ1 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and SZ1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography factors
61
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (185 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (185 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic SZ1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $179