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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years after the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX620 HS scores against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic S1

 SX620 HS S1 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2011Newer by 66 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 S1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic S1

 SX620 HS S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical measurements 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 S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the S1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and S1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others in class (117g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $269