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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX510 HS scores vs the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX510 HS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX510 HS

 ZS60 SX510 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2013Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX510 HS ZS60 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS versus the ZS60.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and ZS60 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and ZS60.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than average (282g)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
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 All around 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 250 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $248