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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was brought out 15 months before the ZS70 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS60 scores against the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ZS60 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZS60

 ZS70 ZS60 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2016More modern by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Panasonic ZS70

 ZS60 ZS70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the ZS70.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and ZS70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ZS60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
53
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average in class (282g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
59
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ80 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $248 $450