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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Revealed May 2016
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic SZ1

 SX620 HS SZ1 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2012More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 SZ1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic SZ1

 SX620 HS SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys 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 SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the SZ1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and SZ1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (131g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging info
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic SZ1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 131g (0.29 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $179