Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 ×
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberLX100SX60
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115128
Width (mm)55114
Height (mm)6693
Weight (g)393650
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX50
SuccessorPanasonic LX100Canon SX70
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.816.1
Sensor format4/31/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.928.07
Sensor width (mm)17.36.17
Sensor height (mm)134.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.771.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6739
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.319.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.510.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)553127
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2240 x 2240(5.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 2232(6.6 mp 4:3)
  • 3088 x 3088(9.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3120 x 2086(6.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4112 x 3088(12.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4272 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4480 x 2520(11.3 mp 16:9)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1952 x 2448(4.8 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2768 x 3456(9.6 mp other)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.66.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0021.00 - 1,365.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.00 - 34.008.00 - 247.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.1365
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.590.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)500
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Filter thread (mm)-67
Thread type-Via FA-DC67A adapter
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint, Face/Eye Detection, TrackingContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.38-inch EVF (Live View Finder), 2764K-dots equivalent (field sequential), ~100% coverage, ~1.39x / 0.7x (35mm equivEVF: 922K-dot LCD
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.39-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6003,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100-3200 (6400 in Low Light mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • day light
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white balance correction
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough MonochromeScene: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 18 ft. (5.5 m) (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) - 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/4000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • optional wired or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.7-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.73-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.73-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.66.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13019
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)22-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)21-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.170.32
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270340
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-10L
Usable battery types
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.6pe
  • silkypix developer studio
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features16MP 4/3 sensor (12.8MP effective), 24-75mm eq. f/1.7-2.8 Leica lens, hi-res EVF, 11 fps full-res burst mode, 4K video recording65x zoom with Intelligent IS, 16.1 megapixel 1/2" CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 Image processor, 1080p60 videos, RAW support, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.



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