Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS60
FH8 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FH8
ZS60 | FH8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2012 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS60
FH8 | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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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 |