Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10
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![Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS/Canon-SX610-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX610 HS was brought out around the same time to the SZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX610 HS grades vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic SZ10
SX610 HS | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon SX610 HS
SZ10 | SX610 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic SZ10
SX610 HS | SZ10 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2015 | Similar age |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has got outside 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 SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS against the SZ10.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and SZ10.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $214 | $200 |