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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
  • New Model is Panasonic GH4
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic GH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years after the GH3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS grades against the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic GH3

 SX620 HS GH3 
RevealedMay 2016September 2012Newer by 45 months
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Canon SX620 HS

 GH3 SX620 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic GH3

 SX620 HS GH3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior 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 GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS versus the GH3.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and GH3 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Panasonic GH3 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
63
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average (182g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery life (540 per charge)
environment proof
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
65
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic GH3
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-05-10 2012-09-17
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 812
Other
Battery life 295 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $799