Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was manufactured 6 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP5 scores versus the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 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).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the ZS60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and ZS60.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.