Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively close but the LX10 (1") and ZS60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The LX10 was launched 9 months after the ZS60 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the LX10 grades against the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LX10 compared to the ZS60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and ZS60.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer LX10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.