Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G9 was revealed 23 months later than the ZS60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 grades versus the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has outside measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 against the ZS60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and ZS60 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and ZS60.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G9 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.