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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 6 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX130 IS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX130 IS

 ZS60 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2010More recent by 65 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX130 IS ZS60 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS versus the ZS60.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and ZS60 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and ZS60.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (308g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
59
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $248