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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 7 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic ZS3

 SX620 HS ZS3 
AnnouncedMay 2016May 2009Newer by 86 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Canon SX620 HS

 ZS3 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS3

 SX620 HS ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the ZS3.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and ZS3.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS3
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Battery form 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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