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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 6 months later than the TS5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX600 HS matches up against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic TS5

 SX600 HS TS5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon SX600 HS

 TS5 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS5

 SX600 HS TS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the TS5.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and TS5.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 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 speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $350