Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic TS5
SX600 HS | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon SX600 HS
TS5 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS5
SX600 HS | TS5 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | July 2013 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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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 |