Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ZS60 is 64 and 88 respectively.

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.