Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX48

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and FX48.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.