Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS20 grades against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 vs the ZS60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.