Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 17 months earlier than the ZS60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX520 HS grades vs the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and ZS60 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.