Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 9 months after the FZ60 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores against the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the FZ60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and FZ60 is 91 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and FZ60.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.