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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS60 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the LF1 grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 LF1 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic LF1

 ZS60 LF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016November 2013More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS60

 LF1 ZS60 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the LF1 and the ZS60.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and ZS60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older LF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
53
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than average in class (282g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-26 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 37
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 211 109
Other
Battery life 250 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $248