• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P60 advantages over Canon 135

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Canon 135 advantages over Nikon P60

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 180 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    11 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 153k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Nikon P60
Panasonic DMC-LZ8
  • $158
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P60 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Canon 135
Panasonic DMC-LZ8
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 135 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Nikon P60
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $158
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P60 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Canon 135
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 135 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Compared to Pentax I-10

Nikon P60
Pentax I-10
  • $158
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P60 vs Pentax I-10

Canon 135
Pentax I-10
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 135 vs Pentax I-10

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Nikon P60
Canon 130 IS
  • $158
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon P60 vs Canon 130 IS

Canon 135
Canon 130 IS
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 135 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Canon 160

Nikon P60
Canon 160
  • $158
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P60 vs Canon 160

Canon 135
Canon 160
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 135 vs Canon 160

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