Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FX580

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 5 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX600 HS grades versus the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and FX580.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.