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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS scores vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SX500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2012Newer by 41 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX500 IS ZS60 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS versus the ZS60.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and ZS60 is 80 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and ZS60.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
53
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (282 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
44
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
59
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (195 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than competitors (282 grams)
 features touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
46
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery life (195 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
59
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (282 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 195 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $248