Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH1 grades vs the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH1 compared to the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and ZS60.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.