Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ150

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 4 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS grades against the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior 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 FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the FZ150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and FZ150 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and FZ150.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.