Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 2 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS offers external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the FZ47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and FZ47 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and FZ47.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.