Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
- New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ200 matches up against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS60
FZ200 | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ200
ZS60 | FZ200 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | July 2012 | More recent by 42 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS60
FZ200 | ZS60 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ200 compared to the ZS60.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and ZS60.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | 588 gr (1.30 pounds) | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 37 | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 320 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $248 |