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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was manufactured at a similar time to the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ60 matches up against the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 FZ60 ZS15 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 ZS15 FZ60 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 FZ60 ZS15 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 and the ZS15.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and ZS15 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and ZS15.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition (493g)
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (208g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 good battery pack (450 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
57
 good battery pack (450 per charge)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (493g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average (208g)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
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 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (450 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery life (260 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (493g)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (208 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no mic support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 493 grams (1.09 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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