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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 months after the ZS60 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX620 HS grades against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX620 HS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX620 HS

 ZS60 SX620 HS 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX620 HS ZS60 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2016Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the ZS60.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and ZS60.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (282 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (182g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 295 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $248