Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 17 months after the TS6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS grades against the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the TS6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and TS6.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.