Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

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.