Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic ZS60
SZ3 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic SZ3
ZS60 | SZ3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS60
SZ3 | ZS60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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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 |