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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 3 years after the FH5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic FH5

					

					

						
 SX600 HS FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon SX600 HS

					

					

						
 FH5 SX600 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FH5

					

					

						
 SX600 HS FH5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS and the FH5.
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and FH5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer SX600 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

						Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
41
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low fps (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
70
 lighter than competition in class (188g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 includes touch focus
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
48
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (188g)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
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 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $169