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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 3 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ70 scores against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FZ70 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ZS60 FZ70 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2013Newer by 30 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS60

 FZ70 ZS60 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ZS60 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (606g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
55
good battery life (400 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
26
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (606 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-18 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 37
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.6
DXO Low light rating 171 109
Other
Battery life 400 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $248