Nikon P500 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon P500 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the P500 grades versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 features outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P500 versus the ZS60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and ZS60.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older P500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.