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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 2 months later than the ZS60 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX720 HS scores vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Panasonic ZS60

 SX720 HS ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon SX720 HS

 ZS60 SX720 HS 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic ZS60

 SX720 HS ZS60 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2016Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the ZS60.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ZS60 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and ZS60.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 2.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
does not 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)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-18 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
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 card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $248