Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45
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![Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS/Canon-SX600-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Launched January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX600 HS was manufactured 12 months prior to the ZS45 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX600 HS scores vs the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic ZS45
SX600 HS | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Canon SX600 HS
ZS45 | SX600 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS45
SX600 HS | ZS45 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with external measurements 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 ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the ZS45.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and ZS45.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX600 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | 350 pictures |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $249 | $300 |