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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A4000 IS grades versus the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

 A4000 IS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon A4000 IS

 ZS60 A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 47 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS60

 A4000 IS ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS and the ZS60.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and ZS60.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
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good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (175 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
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good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (175 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
lighter than competition in class (282g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (175 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None 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 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 175 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $248