Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the XS1 scores vs the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XS1 against the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and ZS60 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and ZS60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.