Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 months before the TS6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX520 HS scores versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS against the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and TS6 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and TS6.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.