Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was released 2 years after the TS2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ60 grades vs the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 compared to the TS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and TS2 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and TS2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer FZ60 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.