Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS1

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 5 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX600 HS matches up against the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys 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) while the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS and the TS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and TS1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.