Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
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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
- Announced January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was manufactured 6 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1 matches up vs the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS60
S1 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic S1
ZS60 | S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 60 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS60
S1 | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 and the ZS60.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and ZS60.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 282 gr (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 320 photographs |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $269 | $248 |