Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS and the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and ZS60.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.