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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 24 months before the ZS60 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LZ40 matches up versus the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS60

 LZ40 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic LZ40

 ZS60 LZ40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS60

 LZ40 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 has got outer measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LZ40 versus the ZS60.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and ZS60 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged LZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (282g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $219 $248