Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX420 IS scores vs the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys physical 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 FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS vs the FZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and FZ100 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and FZ100.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.