Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS5 grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 provides external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions 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 ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS5 compared to the ZS60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and ZS60.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.