Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic SZ5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 2 years after the SZ5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX610 HS scores versus the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the SZ5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and SZ5.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.