Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH3

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 4 years after the FH3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and FH3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.