Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 4 years prior to the ZS60 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and ZS60.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.