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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH4 scores against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic ZS60

 GH4 ZS60 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic GH4

 ZS60 GH4 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2014Newer by 23 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS60

 GH4 ZS60 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH4 against the ZS60.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and ZS60 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GH4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
53
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
weather proof
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
74
lighter than average (282g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
59
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
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 GH4
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IX 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 gr (1.23 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 37
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 10.6
DXO Low light score 791 109
Other
Battery life 500 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,500 $248