Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs DMC FZ72 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Panasonic DMC FZ72 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 FZ72

  • Introduced in July 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 20-1200mm (60x), f2.8-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 130.2 x 97 x 118.2mm³ (5.1″ x 3.8″ x 4.7″)
  • 600g (19.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ72

PowerShot SX420 IS vs DMC FZ72: 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 FZ72 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

DMC FZ72
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.10
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)		 600g
(19.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 1493cm³
(94 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the DMC FZ72 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 FZ72

PowerShot SX420 IS

DMC FZ72
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 9
Auto Focus points (4)

9 23
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ72 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 superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 15 points for the DMC FZ72.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

DMC FZ72
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Panasonic DMC FZ72 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and DMC FZ72

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Panasonic DMC FZ72

11
15

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot SX420 IS.