Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung MV800 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS60 has external dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Samsung MV800 has external dimensions of 92 x 56 x 10 mm (3.62 x 2.21 x 0.41″) and weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Samsung MV800. Samsung MV800 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 28mm thinner than Panasonic ZS60.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung MV800.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung MV800 is significantly lighter (161g ) than the Panasonic ZS60 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) nor Samsung MV800 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung MV800's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Samsung MV800 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic ZS60 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to MV800.