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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was unveiled 4 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 going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ3 scores vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic ZS60

 SZ3 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic SZ3

 ZS60 SZ3 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS60

 SZ3 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
71
lighter than competition (126g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet 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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 126g (0.28 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 photos 320 photos
Battery style 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 1 1
Price at release $150 $248