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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 3 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS scores versus the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SX270 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2013More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX270 HS ZS60 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS and the ZS60.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and ZS60.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
34
 you can focus manually
 features face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
53
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (233g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
71
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
61
 lighter than competitors (233g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 includes touch focus
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
41
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
59
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (233g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic support
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than average (282g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k 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 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $284 $248