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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Released May 2016
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 6 years after the ZR1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX620 HS scores against the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic ZR1

 SX620 HS ZR1 
AnnouncedMay 2016July 2009More modern by 83 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 ZR1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZR1

 SX620 HS ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS and the ZR1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (182g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine V
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $280