Canon 1000D vs Panasonic FZ60

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon 1000D vs Panasonic FZ60, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and FZ60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The 1000D was announced 5 years before the FZ60 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1000D scores versus the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1000D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D provides outside measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1000D vs the FZ60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and FZ60 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and FZ60.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1000D using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ60 will produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 1000D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.