Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FX48

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 5 years after the FX48 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. 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) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS against the FX48.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and FX48.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.