Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX610 HS grades vs the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS versus the TS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.