Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS20

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS provides outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the TS20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and TS20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.