Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60
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![Canon PowerShot S120 front Canon PowerShot S120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S120/Canon-S120-front.jpg)
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
- New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon S120 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
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The S120 was released 3 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S120 grades versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Panasonic ZS60
S120 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon S120
ZS60 | S120 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S120 and Panasonic ZS60
S120 | ZS60 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S120 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S120 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S120 vs the ZS60.
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and ZS60.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S120 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 lb) | 282g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 246 | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 320 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $449 | $248 |