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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS15 matches up against the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FS15 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FS15

 ZS60 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 84 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS60

 FS15 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (282 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-16 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $248