Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic LX100 II

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very comparable but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The SX610 HS was revealed 4 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the LX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS against the LX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and LX100 II is 93 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and LX100 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX610 HS will show more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.