Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 17 months later than the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX620 HS grades versus the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.