Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZS60 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1R grades against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R enjoys external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R compared to the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and ZS60 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and ZS60.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail due to its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.