Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was launched 3 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ60 scores vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 against the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and TS6 is 68 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and TS6.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ60 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.