Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the ZS60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX100 scores against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 vs the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS60 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and ZS60.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged LX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.