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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 3 months prior to the SZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX60 HS grades against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic SZ10

 SX60 HS SZ10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon SX60 HS

 SZ10 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic SZ10

 SX60 HS SZ10 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2015Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS vs the SZ10.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and SZ10.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (650g)
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
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incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $549 $200