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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the ZS60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX400 IS grades against the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX400 IS ZS60 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SX400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2014Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX400 IS ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS and the ZS60.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and ZS60 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and ZS60.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
53
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
71
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (282g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
42
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
60
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than competition in class (282g)
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
40
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery power (190 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
59
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $248