Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS features external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the FZ200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and FZ200 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and FZ200.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.