Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 12 months earlier than the ZS60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS6 matches up vs the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS6 versus the ZS60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and ZS60.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.