Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ60

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ60, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was announced 4 years before the FZ60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS12 scores versus the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS12 and the FZ60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and FZ60.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind in sensor tech.