Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS60

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 5 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 and the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and ZS60 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.