Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Launched September 2014
- Old Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic FZ2500
SX60 HS | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Canon SX60 HS
FZ2500 | SX60 HS | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | September 2014 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ2500
SX60 HS | FZ2500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-09-16 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.4fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lb) | 915 gr (2.02 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 127 | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $549 | $998 |