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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 13 months later than the FH10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX600 HS scores against the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic FH10

 SX600 HS FH10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon SX600 HS

 FH10 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FH10

 SX600 HS FH10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS and the FH10.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and FH10 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and FH10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX600 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average (188g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FH10
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $110