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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 7 years prior to the ZS60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP1 scores versus the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FP1 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FP1

 ZS60 FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS60

 FP1 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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 FP1 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (151g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (282g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than average in class (282g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (151 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (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 Motion JPEG 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 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $153 $248