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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX3 was launched 8 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LX3 grades against the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic ZS60

 LX3 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic LX3

 ZS60 LX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2016November 2008More modern by 87 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS60

 LX3 ZS60 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LX3 against the ZS60.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and ZS60.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (265g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (265g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
30
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (265 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-11-04 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" 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 39 37
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.6
DXO Low light score 94 109
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $449 $248