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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZS60 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1R grades against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic ZS60

 S1R ZS60 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2016More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic S1R

 ZS60 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS60

 S1R ZS60 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R enjoys external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and ZS60 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and ZS60.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail due to its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
87
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count high (47MP)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
74
lighter than others (282g)
offers touch focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-02-01 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 37
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 10.6
DXO Low light rating 3525 109
Other
Battery life 360 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $3,698 $248