Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS60

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G6 grades vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G6 versus the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and ZS60 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.