Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 15 months after the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX60 HS scores against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the TS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and TS5 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and TS5.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX60 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.