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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH2
  • Successor is Panasonic GH4
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GH3 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GH3 scores against the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic ZS60

 GH3 ZS60 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic GH3

 ZS60 GH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2012More recent by 40 months
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS60

 GH3 ZS60 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH3 features outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH3 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and ZS60 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and ZS60.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
63
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery (540 per charge)
environment proofing
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (550g)
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
65
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (550g)
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED Monitor with static touch control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,744 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 37
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.6
DXO Low light score 812 109
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $799 $248