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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J4
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and ZS60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1 J3 scores versus the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Panasonic ZS60

 1 J3 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon 1 J3

 ZS60 1 J3 
RevealedJanuary 2016November 2013More modern by 25 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic ZS60

 1 J3 ZS60 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J3 vs the ZS60.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
59
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
53
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
70
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
58
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (201g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon 1 J3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-30 2016-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 135 49
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 37
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.6
DXO Low light rating 420 109
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $170 $248