Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Released September 2014
- Previous Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX60 HS was introduced 9 months after the LZ40 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX60 HS scores vs the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic LZ40
SX60 HS | LZ40 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2014 | Newer by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon SX60 HS
LZ40 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic LZ40
SX60 HS | LZ40 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS against the LZ40.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and LZ40 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and LZ40.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-09-16 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) | 524 grams (1.16 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 320 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $549 | $219 |