Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX78

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FX78, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 5 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX620 HS grades versus the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS comes with 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) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS versus the FX78.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and FX78.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.