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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Panasonic FZ200

 SX530 HS FZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Canon SX530 HS

 FZ200 SX530 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic FZ200

 SX530 HS FZ200 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

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

Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic FZ200
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.6fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 210 photos 540 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $379 $499