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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was launched 2 years after the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX9 scores against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic ZS60

 GX9 ZS60 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2016More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k1040kSharper screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic GX9

 ZS60 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS60

 GX9 ZS60 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and ZS60 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and ZS60.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX9 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low battery power (260 CIPA)
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
71
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (260 CIPA)
59
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-13 2016-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 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 260 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,000 $248