Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX220 HS matches up against the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS and the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and ZS60.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.