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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 12 months earlier than the ZS60 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ10 scores vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS60

 SZ10 ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS60 SZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS60

 SZ10 ZS60 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 against the ZS60.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and ZS60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (282g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images 320 images
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $248