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Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Nikon D60
(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
Panasonic ZS1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Panasonic ZS1

 D60 ZS1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon D60

 ZS1 D60 
LaunchedMay 2009March 2008More recent by 14 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Panasonic ZS1

 D60 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D60 and ZS1 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D60
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography features
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D60 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
46
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
9
no video
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon D60 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Panasonic ZS1
 Nikon D60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
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