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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FZ60 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FZ60

 ZS40 FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS40

 FZ60 ZS40 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and ZS40 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (493 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (493g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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