Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 3 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has outside 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 FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the FZ80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and FZ80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX60 HS will be behind in sensor tech.