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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
Panasonic FH2
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic FH2

 SX620 HS FH2 
AnnouncedMay 2016January 2011More recent by 66 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon SX620 HS

 FH2 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FH2

 SX620 HS FH2 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121g)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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