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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G2 scores versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic ZS60

 G2 ZS60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic G2

 ZS60 G2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2010More recent by 66 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS60

 G2 ZS60 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G2 and the ZS60.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and ZS60 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and ZS60.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
53
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
65
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (428g)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
58
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (428 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
74
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (428g)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-12 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG 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 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 37
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 493 109
Other
Battery life 360 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,000 $248