Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the LF1 grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the LF1 and the ZS60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and ZS60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older LF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.