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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 11 months before the ZS60 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX410 IS scores versus the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX410 IS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX410 IS

 ZS60 SX410 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2015Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX410 IS ZS60 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS and the ZS60.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and ZS60 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and ZS60.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (185 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 185 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $248