Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was manufactured 2 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and Galaxy Camera is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have an advantage in sensor technology.