Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX60 HS scores vs the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS features external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the ZS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX60 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.