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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The L1 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the L1 grades versus the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 L1 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic L1

 ZS60 L1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2007Newer by 106 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kClearer screen (+833k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS60

 L1 ZS60 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic L1 has physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L1 against the ZS60.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and ZS60.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (7MP)
53
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (606 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (282g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7 megapixels)
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
50
lighter than others (606g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
boasts touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2007-04-11 2016-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 7 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 207k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 606g (1.34 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,500 $248