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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the FH27 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX600 HS grades versus the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic FH27

 SX600 HS FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon SX600 HS

 FH27 SX600 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FH27

 SX600 HS FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the FH27.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and FH27.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
68
has touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than average (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $229