Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The SX610 HS was launched 2 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX610 HS grades versus the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.