Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FH20

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 5 years after the FH20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the FH20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and FH20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.