Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 10 months later than the FZ300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX620 HS grades versus the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the FZ300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and FZ300 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and FZ300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.