Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 5 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX420 IS grades vs the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and ZS10 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and ZS10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.