Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FX75

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 4 years later than the FX75 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the FX75 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS against the FX75.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and FX75 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and FX75.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.