Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic SZ3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 19 months later than the SZ3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SZ3 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SZ3.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.