Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2
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![Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS/Canon-SX620-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX620 HS was released 5 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX620 HS grades versus the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic FH2
SX620 HS | FH2 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 66 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX620 HS
FH2 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FH2
SX620 HS | FH2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS vs the FH2.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and FH2.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 270 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $149 |