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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the XS1 scores vs the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 XS1 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS60 XS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS60

 XS1 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XS1 against the ZS60.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and ZS60 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and ZS60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (282g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
provides touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 photos 320 photos
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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