Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic SZ10

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 3 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX500 IS grades vs the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the SZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and SZ10 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and SZ10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.