Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 7 months after the FZ1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS against the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and FZ1000 is 69 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and FZ1000.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.