Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS100

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was released 4 years prior to the ZS100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ60 scores vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 offers external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 against the ZS100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and ZS100 is 68 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and ZS100.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.