Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic GH1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 3 years after the GH1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS grades against the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS against the GH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and GH1 is 91 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and GH1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher SX270 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.