Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH4 scores against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH4 against the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and ZS60 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GH4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.