Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The 1s was introduced 8 months earlier than the ZS60 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1s grades against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1s comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1s versus the ZS60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and ZS60 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and ZS60.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1s using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 1s will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.