Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was manufactured 6 years after the HZ15W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS60 grades versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with exterior 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 Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 compared to the HZ15W.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ZS60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.