Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS3

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 2 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the TS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and TS3.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.