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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 9 months later than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX60 HS scores versus the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX60 HS ZS35 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2014Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX60 HS

 ZS35 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX60 HS ZS35 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has got 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 ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the ZS35.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and ZS35 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and ZS35.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX60 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
56
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
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decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures -
Battery format 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $549 $300