Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ60

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ60, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FZ60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The S1H was introduced 7 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1H grades vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1H and the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FZ60 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.