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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was revealed 2 years later than the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up vs the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic ZS60

 LX100 II ZS60 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2016More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 ZS60 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS60

 LX100 II ZS60 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II versus the ZS60.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZS60 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and ZS60.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
53
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery (340 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
59
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
37
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-08-22 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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 340 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $998 $248