Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DMC TZ101 vs PowerShot SX520 HS - Side by side

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Panasonic DMC TZ101 vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Specs

DMC TZ101

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-250mm (10x), f2.8-5.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 111 x 65 x 44mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.7″)
  • 310g (10.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC TZ101

PowerShot SX520 HS

  • Introduced in July 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.4-6.0
  • No WiFi
  • 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm³ (4.7″ x 3.2″ x 3.6″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX520 HS

DMC TZ101 vs PowerShot SX520 HS: The sensors

The DMC TZ101 features a 1″ sized sensor, while the PowerShot SX520 HS uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the DMC TZ101 is a lot larger than the PowerShot SX520 HS’s chip at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Panasonic DMC TZ101

Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DMC TZ101 a better choice

DMC TZ101

PowerShot SX520 HS

Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 2
Auto Focus points (4)

49 9
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 25600 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

320 210
Weighs less (2)

310g
(10.0 oz.)
442g
(14.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

317cm³
(20 cu.in.)
901cm³
(57 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC TZ101 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX520 HS: the lower weight than the PowerShot SX520 HS, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The DMC TZ101 scores 37 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

No advantage for the Canon PowerShot SX520 HS compared to Panasonic DMC TZ101

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DMC TZ101

PowerShot SX520 HS

Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Panasonic DMC TZ101 VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the DMC TZ101 and PowerShot SX520 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DMC TZ101

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

37
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We recommend Panasonic DMC TZ101 as better choice.