Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS matches up against the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the SZ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and SZ1 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SZ1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.