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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 5 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH8 scores versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FH8 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS60 FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS60

 FH8 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and ZS60.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 gr (0.27 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $248