Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years after the FZ100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS scores vs the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the FZ100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and FZ100 is 93 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and FZ100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.