Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
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.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Panasonic FZ100
SX420 IS | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 67 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Canon SX420 IS
FZ100 | SX420 IS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic FZ100
SX420 IS | FZ100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and FZ100 is 80 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 195 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $500 |