Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 4 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements 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 TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the ZS60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and ZS60.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.