Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6
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40 Features
45 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Newer Model 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
- Launched January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was announced 12 months prior to the TS6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS scores versus the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic TS6
SX600 HS | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SX600 HS
TS6 | SX600 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic TS6
SX600 HS | TS6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer 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) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the TS6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and TS6.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
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 options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $249 | $300 |