Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS60

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 23 months prior to the ZS60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AW120 matches up against the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW120 against the ZS60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and ZS60.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older AW120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.