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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 2 months later than the ZS60 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A900 matches up against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS60

 A900 ZS60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon A900

 ZS60 A900 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS60

 A900 ZS60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2016Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 features external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A900 and the ZS60.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and ZS60.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $248