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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 5 years after the FZ60 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS80 scores vs the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic FZ60

 ZS80 FZ60 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2012More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS80

 FZ60 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ60

 ZS80 FZ60 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 features external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS80 against the FZ60.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and FZ60 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
79
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (493 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
62
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (450 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (493 grams)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternate name Lumix DC-TZ95 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-18 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 450 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $448 $350