Clicky

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was announced 7 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1100 IS scores vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

 A1100 IS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon A1100 IS

 ZS60 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009More recent by 83 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k115kCrisper display (+925k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic ZS60

 A1100 IS ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the ZS60.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and ZS60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
has touch to focus
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $248