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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93 Imaging
46 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS60 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 ZS60 SX610 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SX610 HS ZS60 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the ZS60.
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and ZS60.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
53
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (191 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than average (282g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
45
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (270 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than average (191g)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (270 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
74
 lighter than average (282g)
 boasts touch focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
48
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (191g)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 270 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $214 $248