Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung DV300F

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 4 years after the DV300F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS60 matches up vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 versus the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.