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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 24 months prior to the ZS60 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ8 matches up vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 ZS60 SZ8 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 24 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SZ8 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ8 and the ZS60.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and ZS60.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
53
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than average in class (282 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competition (159g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
 lighter than average in class (282 grams)
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
59
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic port
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (282 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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 16MP 18MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $275 $248