Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 9 months later than the FZ60 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX270 HS grades versus the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS against the FZ60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FZ60 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and FZ60.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.