Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Introduced March 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D40X
- Replacement is Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very similar but the D60 (APS-C) and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D60 was brought out 14 months prior to the ZS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the D60 matches up against the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Panasonic ZS1
D60 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon D60
ZS1 | D60 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | March 2008 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Panasonic ZS1
D60 | ZS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D60 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D60 vs the ZS1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D60 and ZS1 is 70 and 91 respectively.
Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D60 and ZS1.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The D60 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older D60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Nikon D60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon D60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2008-03-19 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 522 grams (1.15 lb) | 229 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 562 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $398 | $0 |