Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS60
FZ80 | ZS60 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2016 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ80
ZS60 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS60
FZ80 | ZS60 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and ZS60 is 63 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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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 |