Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX8 was brought out 5 months prior to the ZS60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX8 grades vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic ZS60
GX8 | 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 GX8
ZS60 | GX8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS60
GX8 | ZS60 | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | January 2016 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GX8 and the ZS60.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and ZS60 is 74 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and ZS60.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | 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 | 20 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 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 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 display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 487 grams (1.07 pounds) | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 806 | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 320 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $898 | $248 |