Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 3 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS has got exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and ZS20 is 80 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and ZS20.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.