Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 2 years after the FZ60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS scores against the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS and the FZ60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and FZ60 is 69 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and FZ60.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.