Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Panasonic DMC FZ200 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs DMC FZ200 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Panasonic DMC FZ200 Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

DMC FZ200

  • Introduced in July 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 12 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 25-600mm (24x), f2.8-2.8
  • No WiFi
  • 125.2 x 86.6 x 110.2mm³ (4.9″ x 3.4″ x 4.3″)
  • 588g (19.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ200

PowerShot SX420 IS vs DMC FZ200: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Panasonic DMC FZ200 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

DMC FZ200

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 12.00
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)
588g
(19.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)
1195cm³
(75 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the DMC FZ200 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC FZ200

PowerShot SX420 IS

DMC FZ200

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 12
Auto Focus points (4)

9 23
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 500

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ200 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX420 IS: that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 19 points for the DMC FZ200.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

DMC FZ200

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Panasonic DMC FZ200 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and DMC FZ200

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Panasonic DMC FZ200

11
19

We recommend Panasonic DMC FZ200 as better choice.