Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX620 HS grades vs the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS and the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.