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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 12 months before the SZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS scores against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic SZ10

 SX600 HS SZ10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon SX600 HS

 SZ10 SX600 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic SZ10

 SX600 HS SZ10 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the SZ10.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and SZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX600 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $200