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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 10 months prior to the ZS60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW130 scores against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic ZS60

 AW130 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon AW130

 ZS60 AW130 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2015More recent by 10 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS60

 AW130 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 against the ZS60.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older AW130 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
73
great battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
50
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at 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 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $398 $248