Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ60

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 13 months later than the FZ60 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the FZ60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and FZ60 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.