Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Announced July 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ60 was revealed 5 months before the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ60 matches up against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS25
FZ60 | ZS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FZ60
ZS25 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS25
FZ60 | ZS25 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 vs the ZS25.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and ZS25 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and ZS25.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $350 | $300 |