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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 7 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2009Newer by 82 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS60 
Focus manually  More precise focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the ZS60.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ZS60 is 64 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and ZS60.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
46
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
56
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (615 grams)
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
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 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
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 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (615g)
 low MP (10MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average (282g)
 boasts focus by touch
 decent MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
44
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (615g)
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 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $600 $248