Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was brought out 4 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ5 grades vs the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 compared to the ZS60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.