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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX580 grades against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FX580 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FX580

 ZS60 FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 84 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS60

 FX580 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX580 versus the ZS60.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FX580 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average in class (282g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
36
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $248