Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS and the FZ200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and FZ200.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.