- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 9.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Panasonic DMC-TZ5 advantages over Canon SX610 HS
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.65
vs
1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/3.3
vs
f/3.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Longer exposure
60
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Canon SX610 HS advantages over Panasonic DMC-TZ5
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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More telephoto lens reach
450 mm
vs
280 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Thinner
26 mm
vs
36 mm
Thinner
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Newer
9 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
20.2
vs
9.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster JPEG shooting
7.2 fps
vs
1.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Panasonic
DMC-TZ5
Panasonic
DMC-TZ4
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Larger sensor
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More dots on screen
-
Less expensive
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Faster JPEG shooting
Canon
SX610 HS
Panasonic
DMC-TZ4
-
Larger sensor
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Samsung HZ10W
Panasonic
DMC-TZ5
Samsung
HZ10W
-
Less expensive
-
Manual focus
Canon
SX610 HS
Samsung
HZ10W
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3
Panasonic
DMC-TZ5
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
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Fast startup
-
Less shutter lag
-
HDMI out
-
Shoots 60p video
Canon
SX610 HS
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Sony WX300
Panasonic
DMC-TZ5
Sony
WX300
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Bigger pixels
-
Longer exposure
-
Focus peaking
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon
SX610 HS
Sony
WX300
-
Manual focus
-
Higher-res screen
Compared to Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic
DMC-TZ5
Canon
SX600 HS
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
-
Less expensive
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon
SX610 HS
Canon
SX600 HS
-
More dots on screen
-
More pixels