Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was launched 6 months prior to the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ1 matches up against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ1 versus the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.