Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 17 months after the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS against the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and ZS20 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and ZS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.