Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ60 matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 against the ZS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and ZS3 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and ZS3.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.