Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Released January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Successor is Panasonic ZS70

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX60 HS was introduced 15 months before the ZS60 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX60 HS scores vs the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic ZS60
SX60 HS | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX60 HS
ZS60 | SX60 HS | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 15 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic ZS60
SX60 HS | ZS60 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and ZS60 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and ZS60.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX60 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-09-16 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
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 resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 pounds) | 282g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 127 | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $549 | $248 |