Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS1

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was announced 3 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ60 grades versus the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 features outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 and the TS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and TS1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and TS1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FZ60 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.