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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX200 IS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX200 IS

 ZS60 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016May 2009Newer by 80 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX200 IS ZS60 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (282g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than others (282g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 320 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $248