Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FH6 scores versus the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 and the ZS60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and ZS60.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.