Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL820

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was unveiled 6 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS60 grades against the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS60 against the SL820.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and SL820.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.