Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.