Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was brought out 5 months before the XS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ60 matches up versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 and the XS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and XS1 is 68 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.