Canon 60Da vs Panasonic SZ3

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 60Da vs Panasonic SZ3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 60Da (APS-C) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 60Da was introduced 9 months prior to the SZ3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 60Da scores vs the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da comes with outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 60Da compared to the SZ3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and SZ3 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and SZ3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 60Da having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 60Da will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 60Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.