Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was introduced 24 months before the ZS60 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GM1 scores vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GM1 and the ZS60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GM1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older GM1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.