Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FH7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 2 years after the FH7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS grades versus the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the FH7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and FH7.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.