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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was announced 24 months prior to the ZS60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS40 grades versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS60

 ZS40 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS40

 ZS60 ZS40 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 24 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS60

 ZS40 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing 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 ZS40 and Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS40 vs the ZS60.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and ZS60.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS40 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than average (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (240g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average (282g)
features touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 300 pictures 320 pictures
Type 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $248