Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic SZ8

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX420 IS versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 2 years after the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS grades versus the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS versus Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS versus the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SZ8 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SZ8.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.