Panasonic FZ70 vs Canon SX60

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Panasonic FZ70 vs Canon SX60

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ70 Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX60 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX60.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ80
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Succeeded by the Canon SX70
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Differences

Panasonic FZ70 advantages over Canon SX60

Less expensive
$400 vs $550 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
FZ70 test data on DxO Mark SX60 test data on DxO Mark

171 vs 127 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.40 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SX60 advantages over Panasonic FZ70

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Bigger JPEG buffer
19 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm SL1000

$660
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Canon SX60

Fujifilm SL1000

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$650
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon SX60 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$675
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB2200F

Canon SX60

Samsung WB2200F

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$675
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon SX60 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Olympus SP-100

Canon SX60

Olympus SP-100

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX60 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Nikon P600

Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P600

$660
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

$345
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Nikon P600

Canon SX60

Nikon P600

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Nikon P610

Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P610

$660
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

$599
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Nikon P610

Canon SX60

Nikon P610

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$599
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

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