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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was manufactured 9 months later than the ZS60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G85 matches up versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic ZS60

 G85 ZS60 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2016More recent by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic G85

 ZS60 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic ZS60

 G85 ZS60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 provides outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and ZS60 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G85 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher G85 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
72
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
71
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
74
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
59
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 37
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 10.6
DXO Low light rating 656 109
Other
Battery life 330 images 320 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $248