Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic LF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was brought out 14 months later than the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX610 HS scores against the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS against the LF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and LF1.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX610 HS will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.