Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberSX620 HSSZ8
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)97100
Width (mm)2827
Height (mm)5760
Weight (g)182159
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX610 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)20.216
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.191.33
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)7.11.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))Motion JPEG with monaural audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens8 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical elements / 8 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 625.0024.00 - 288.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)2512
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.310.16 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)53
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast Detect: Face / 9-Area / 1-Area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2001,600
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80 - 3200 (P mode)Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesCreative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer)Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery,Food, Baby1*, Baby2*, Pet*, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T)Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.2m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.6m (Tele)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-80
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.11.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)295200
Battery life, video (minutes)65-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 690mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, red and silver.16MP CCD, Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, built-in Wi-FI, USB charging.



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