Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Launched July 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Released January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ60 was introduced 17 months prior to the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ60 matches up versus the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS40
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FZ60
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Released | January 2014 | July 2012 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS40
FZ60 | ZS40 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the ZS40.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and ZS40 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and ZS40.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493g (1.09 lbs) | 240g (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $450 |