Compare Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera to Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ47 / DMC-FZ48 3D Digital Camera

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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera

Panasonic DMC-FZ47 / DMC-FZ48

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ47 / DMC-FZ48 3D Digital Camera

Product Description
With the classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it s got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with... More
With the classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it s got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more. Less
Super zoom gets you closer to those special moments - The incredibly versatile DMC-FZ47 is a high-performance addition to the Lumix FZ Series. It offers all the features that make this... More
Super zoom gets you closer to those special moments - The incredibly versatile DMC-FZ47 is a high-performance addition to the Lumix FZ Series. It offers all the features that make this series so popular, including outstanding Full HD AVCHD recording, a 25mm LEICA lens with powerful 24x optical zoom and extensive manual and creative control. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
HD Recording Format 720p (HDTV) -
Camera Type Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer Standard Point and Shoot • 3D Digital Camera
3D Digital Camera - Yes
Weight 1.24 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 12.4 Megapixel 12.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 20x 24x
Features Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Blink Detection Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 12.4 Megapixel 12.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 4000 x 3000 • 3840 x 2160 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format HD (High Definition) MPEG-4
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Optical Zoom 20x 24x
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 5 - 100 mm 4.5 - 108 mm
Macro Focus Range 3.9 in. (w) / 3.9 - 19.2 in. (t) 78.74 in. to Infinity (w)
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 560 mm 4.5 - 108 mm
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) 11.81 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.7 (w/t) f8/f8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 200 sec 60 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Frames Per Second 1 Frames 60 Frames
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 3.01 MB (43 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card • MMC Plus Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size - 70 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Digital Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Display Type With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 340 Images -
Dimensions   
Width 12.4 cm 12 cm
Weight 562.45 gr 453.59 gr
Height 3.48 in. 3.62 in.
Depth 3.42 in. 3.14 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4960999645605 5025232639731
Product ID 88067442 109826332
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Neck Strap • Lens Cap • Lens hood • AV Cable USB Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Lens hood • Battery Pack
Family Line Canon PowerShot Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN SX20 DMCFZ48EGK
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon SX20 IS
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera
$449.00
Panasonic DMC-FZ47 / DMC-FZ48
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ47 / DMC-FZ48 3D Digital Camera
$399.00

Product Review Summary

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Based on 19 user reviews
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (7)
  • Easy to Use (6)
  • Great Design (4)
  • Quality Construction (4)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Quality lens (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Simple Setup (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (3)
  • Bad in Low Light (2)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Lens Cap Easy to Misplace (1)
  • restricted shutter (1)
  • A little heavy (1)
  • Lens Cap hangs on the strap (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (7)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Travel (4)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Action (2)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS 12-Megapixel Digital Camera with 20x Zoom, HD Video and HDMI

bydkozin Oct 5, 2009
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 20x zoom, 28mm wide angle, solid build, features, face detection, battery life,...
Cons Use of 4 AA batteries
Recommended it? Yes

As with most technology products, digital cameras are getting more capable and less expensive. Arguably, nowhere has it been more evident than in TVs and digital cameras. One of the most popular types of the digital cameras are so-called "mega-zoom" cameras. Mega-zoom cameras are the ones that have... Read full review »

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Canon SX20is a lot of camera for not a lot of price

byexorimadreamer Dec 1, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros great features for the price<br>good results in good light
Cons poor low light performance<br>build quality is not great
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon SX20is will always have a special place in my heart, it is the camera who made me fall in love with photography. Be warned though it is a gateway camera to bigger more expensive things. 

I bought the Canon SX20is a few years ago because I didn't quite want to take the leap... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

53

What you'd expect from a bridge camera.

bythewebguy Jun 29, 2012
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ease of use, true color reproduction, very good 1080 video.
Cons Too many choices with menu selection can be confusing.
Recommended it? Yes

Panasonic's FZ47 is the leader model in their bridge camera line up.  I decided to go with this model instead of the feature laden higher end FZ150, for my needs I simply couldn't justify the substantial price differential between the two.

Why a bridge... Read full review »

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