Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic LZ20

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 14 months later than the LZ20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX510 HS grades against the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and LZ20 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and LZ20.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.