Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS60

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF6 matches up against the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF6 and the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and ZS60 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and ZS60.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF6 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.