Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ60 was revealed 3 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ60 matches up versus the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZS50
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ60
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Released | January 2015 | July 2012 | Newer by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZS50
FZ60 | ZS50 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 has exterior measurements 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 versus the ZS50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and ZS50 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and ZS50.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lb) | 243 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | 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 | One | One |
Price at release | $350 | $350 |