Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS60 and Canon SX70 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS60 has external dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX70 HS has external dimensions of 127 x 91 x 117 mm (5 x 3.58 x 4.61″) and weighs 608 g (1.34 lb / 21.45 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Canon SX70 HS. Panasonic ZS60 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 27mm shorter and 79mm thinner than Canon SX70 HS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and Canon SX70 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Canon SX70 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS60 is significantly lighter (326g ) than the Canon SX70 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) nor Canon PowerShot SX70 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS60 and Canon SX70 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Canon SX70 HS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Panasonic ZS60's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX70 HS.