Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS10

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was introduced 18 months later than the ZS10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ60 scores versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 has got outside 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 ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 versus the ZS10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and ZS10 is 68 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger FZ60 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.