Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic ZS60

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 8 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 matches up vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements 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 FS25 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 compared to the ZS60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and ZS60.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.