Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 2 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX60 HS scores against the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS versus the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and ZS15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX60 HS to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.