Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX620 HS scores versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS and the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and ZS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.