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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the FZ60 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX30 IS scores against the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FZ60

 SX30 IS FZ60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Canon SX30 IS

 FZ60 SX30 IS 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2010Fresher by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ60

 SX30 IS FZ60 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS provides external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS vs the FZ60.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and FZ60 is 64 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and FZ60.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (450 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (601g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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good battery life (450 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ60
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $350