Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS60

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was unveiled 13 months later than the ZS60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX850 scores against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 has outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX850 versus the ZS60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GX850 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.