Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX1 matches up vs the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX1 compared to the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and ZS60 is 87 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and ZS60.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.