At its heart the camera has a 1/4.1" CMOS sensor, referred to as "MOS" by Panasonic. This sensor works together with the 35.7mm wide angle lens, 35x Intelligent Zoom, and 2.7" touch screen display to help you capture your video and stills with stunning clarity. Other features like Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) come into play as well providing steady images with less blur.
When it comes to creative controls functions the HS60 offers of up a bevy of options including Face Detection and Face Recognition. Another user-friendly feature, iA, otherwise known as Intelligent Auto, takes the guesswork out of getting the right exposure. The camera takes over and chooses the appropriate settings for both video and still images.