Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ60

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 20 months later than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the FZ60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and FZ60 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.