Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 18 months after the FZ60 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades against the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS vs the FZ60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and FZ60 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and FZ60.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.