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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years after the FH1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX620 HS FH1 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2010More modern by 78 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 FH1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FH1

 SX620 HS FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS vs the FH1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and FH1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
71
lighter than others in class (182g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $150