Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 15 months later than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores against the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the FH6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and FH6.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.