Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2 matches up vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 features external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S2 vs the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.