Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GH1 grades versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH1 and the ZS60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and ZS60 is 81 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and ZS60.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.