Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ200 matches up against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ200 compared to the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and ZS60.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.