Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS against the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and ZS5.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.