Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G11 grades against the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 compared to the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and ZS60 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and ZS60.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will show greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.