Leica C vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica C versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the C (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica C enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the C vs the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and ZS60.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged C will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.