Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was announced 4 months after the FZ1000 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX60 HS scores against the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and FZ1000.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.