Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS4 scores vs the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 provides external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 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).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS4 versus the ZS60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.