Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 7 months earlier than the FZ80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS scores vs the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS offers external dimensions 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 FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS and the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and FZ80 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and FZ80.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.