Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 2 months later than the FZ200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX500 IS grades against the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS and the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and FZ200 is 80 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and FZ200.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.