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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,359,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
CONNECTIVITY Microphone port: Yes
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (wired)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 922,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 65×
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
Summary
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the PowerShot SX60 HS highest resolution of 4608 x 3072 pixels (16 megapixels). The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is produced with larger sensor compared to the PowerShot SX60 HS: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is very important specification of this model because large sensor lets you to shoot pictures of the higher quality. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a wider ISO range of 125-12800 in compare with 100-3200 ISO range of the PowerShot SX60 HS. Such ISO numbers let the camera owner to shoot better pictures in dim light situations. The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS provides better 65x optical zoom. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has more number of focus points in compare with the PowerShot SX60 HS: 49 vs 9. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when following a moving subject.
The PowerShot SX60 HS display is better as it has more number of screen dots 922,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has better slowest (60 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 battery life is better in compare to the PowerShot SX60 HS battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 360 photos with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and only 340 with the PowerShot SX60 HS. The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS weighs 650g which is 181g lighter than the weight of the Lumix DMC-FZ1000.
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has 16 advantages and the PowerShot SX60 HS only 3 so the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 will be the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon