Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 14 months after the FZ60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX510 HS grades against the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS against the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and FZ60 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and FZ60.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.