Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was introduced 17 months prior to the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ60 matches up versus the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and ZS40 is 68 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and ZS40.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.