Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh CX4

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was manufactured 5 years after the CX4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS60 grades versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 versus the CX4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and CX4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and CX4.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 provides a benefit in sensor technology.