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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 13 months after the ZS60 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ80 scores vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FZ80 ZS60 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2016Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ80

 ZS60 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS60

 FZ80 ZS60 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 features external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ80 and the ZS60.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and ZS60 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
58
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (616g)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
59
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
57
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (616g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $248