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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 24 months after the TS4 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS scores vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic TS4

 SX600 HS TS4 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon SX600 HS

 TS4 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS4

 SX600 HS TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has got 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 TS4 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).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the TS4.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and TS4.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
70
lighter than average in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
66
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $399