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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ60 matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FZ60 ZS3 
IntroducedJuly 2012May 2009More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FZ60

 ZS3 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS3

 FZ60 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 against the ZS3.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and ZS3 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and ZS3.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
57
great battery life (450 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 gr (1.09 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $200