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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 23 months before the ZS60 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX700 HS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX700 HS

 ZS60 SX700 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2014More modern by 23 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX700 HS ZS60 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the ZS60.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and ZS60 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and ZS60.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX700 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (269g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than average (282g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format 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 269 grams (0.59 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $248