Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS scores versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS and the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.