Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS5

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX620 HS grades against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and TS5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.