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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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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
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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
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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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