Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic LZ20
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2016
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Released July 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS scores vs the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Panasonic LZ20
SX540 HS | LZ20 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | July 2012 | Newer by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Canon SX540 HS
LZ20 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic LZ20
SX540 HS | LZ20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX540 HS versus Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS versus the LZ20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and LZ20 is 69 and 71 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and LZ20.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 205 photos | 380 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $250 |