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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 3 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SX160 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2013Newer by 30 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX160 IS ZS60 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS and the ZS60.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and ZS60.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (291 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
71
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than others (282g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
51
 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
69
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (291 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great reach (448mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others (282g)
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
59
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (291 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic socket
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 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than others (282g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photos 320 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $248