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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX75 grades against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FX75 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FX75

 ZS60 FX75 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2010More recent by 68 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS60

 FX75 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX75 vs the ZS60.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and ZS60.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
67
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-01 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $248