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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS20 grades against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic ZS60

 ZS20 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS20

 ZS60 ZS20 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2012More modern by 44 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS60

 ZS20 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 vs the ZS60.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
68
lighter than others (206g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
features touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
59
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-26 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $248