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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FZ200 ZS60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ200

 ZS60 FZ200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2012More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS60

 FZ200 ZS60 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
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good battery power (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (588g)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (282g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
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