Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic LZ20

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 2 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS scores vs the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS and the LZ20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and LZ20 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and LZ20.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.