Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX60 HS versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 3 months before the ZS50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX60 HS scores against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon SX60 HS versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS vs the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and ZS50 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and ZS50.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.