Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 6 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-1 grades versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 and the ZS60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and ZS60.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older XZ-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.