Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was released 3 months later than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ60 scores vs the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 and the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and ZS20 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and ZS20.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.