Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 18 months later than the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS matches up against the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS features physical measurements 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 FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and FZ200 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.