Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G1 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G1 scores vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 versus the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and ZS60 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.