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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 3 years later than the ZS60 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1000 grades versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS60

 A1000 ZS60 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2016Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon A1000

 ZS60 A1000 
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS60

 A1000 ZS60 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing 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 Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 and the ZS60.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and ZS60 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
51
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
72
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
59
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
72
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $477 $248