Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX60 HS was brought out 24 months earlier than the FZ2500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and FZ2500 is 61 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and FZ2500.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX60 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX60 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.