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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
86 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 4 years before the ZS60 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SX150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016May 2012Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX150 IS ZS60 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS vs the ZS60.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and ZS60.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
42
 focusing manually
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
53
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18MP)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (306g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (130 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
64
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 good  resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
46
 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery pack (130 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
59
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
31
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
35
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 130 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery AA 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $248