Canon 60D vs Panasonic ZS100

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Canon 60D vs Panasonic ZS100

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic ZS100 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 70D
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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS200
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Differences

Canon 60D advantages over Panasonic ZS100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 2.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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.
60D test data on DxO Mark ZS100 test data on DxO Mark

813 vs 559 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1100 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.59x vs 0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Panasonic ZS100 advantages over Canon 60D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$398* vs $900
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
44 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
9 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 34 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent 18-megapixel sensor with superb detail; Very good high ISO performance, especially for 18-megapixel subframe sensor; 3.0-inch, 1,040K-dot Vari-angle LCD is very useful for video and Live View; Sharp 18-135 kit lens with above average zoom range and I.S.; Full HD (1920x1080) movies at 30/25/24p, 60/50p at 1280x720.
Body not as rugged as mag-alloy 50D; AF assist only works when flash is up, though flash can be forced off; Auto-exposure not reliable in very low light; No continuous autofocus in Movie mode.
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Compact camera body; versatile 10x zoom lens; relatively good high ISO performance; fast autofocus; many good 4K video and photo features.
Soft lens at longer focal lengths; no tilting display; small electronic viewfinder; slippery finish on the camera body.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Canon 60D

Canon 7D

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1499
APS-C

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 60D vs Canon 7D

Panasonic ZS100

Canon 7D

$498
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D7000

Canon 60D

Nikon D7000

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000

Panasonic ZS100

Nikon D7000

$498
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon T3i

Canon 60D

Canon T3i

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon 60D vs Canon T3i

Panasonic ZS100

Canon T3i

$498
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Canon 60D

Sony RX100 VI

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 60D vs Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Canon 60D

Sony RX100 VII

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1298
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 60D vs Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VII

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

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