Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FX75

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 2 years after the FX75 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS grades against the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the FX75.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and FX75.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.