Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 2 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS against the FZ60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and FZ60 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and FZ60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.