Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX580

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 7 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX620 HS scores vs the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and FX580.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.