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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 7 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic ZS60

 EX-Z29 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Casio EX-Z29

 ZS60 EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016March 2009More modern by 83 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic ZS60

 EX-Z29 ZS60 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the ZS60.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and ZS60.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
52
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
73
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic ZS60
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-03 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $79 $248