Panasonic ZS60 has a
18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Canon SX10 IS has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Panasonic ZS60's sensor provides 8MP more than Canon SX10 IS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the ZS60 and SX10 IS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS60 and Canon SX10 IS Cameras
Panasonic ZS60 and Canon SX10 IS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon SX10 IS has 80% larger pixel area (2.81µm 2 vs 1.56µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic ZS60, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic ZS60
or the
Canon SX10 IS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
