Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ20

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 3 years after the LZ20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX620 HS scores versus the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS versus the LZ20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and LZ20 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and LZ20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.