Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS grades against the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS and the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and ZS10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.