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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ150 matches up against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 FZ150 ZS60 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 ZS60 FZ150 
IntroducedJanuary 2016April 2012Newer by 45 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 FZ150 ZS60 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 against the ZS60.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and ZS60.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 supports RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
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 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (528g)
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competition (282g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
43
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (410 per charge)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
56
 great battery pack (410 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 comes with focus by touch
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (410 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (528g)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-11 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 528 grams (1.16 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 37
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 10.6
DXO Low light rating 132 109
Other
Battery life 410 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) 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
Retail pricing $499 $248