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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3100 IS scores vs the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Panasonic ZS60

          

          

            
 A3100 IS ZS60 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon A3100 IS

          

          

            
 ZS60 A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS60

          

          

            
 A3100 IS ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS against the ZS60.
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and ZS60.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
52
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
51
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
73
 lighter than competition (282g)
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone port
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $159 $248