Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZR1

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 5 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and ZR1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and ZR1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.