Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 2 years after the WB1100F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS60 grades versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 vs the WB1100F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS60 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.