Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 7 months after the FZ60 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX50 HS grades vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS vs the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and FZ60 is 65 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and FZ60.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.