Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic ZS60
GH4 | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic GH4
ZS60 | GH4 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 23 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS60
GH4 | ZS60 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and ZS60 is 66 and 88 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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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 |