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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 9 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS60 grades against the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung GX-10

 ZS60 GX-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2016September 2006Newer by 114 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic ZS60

 GX-10 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung GX-10

 ZS60 GX-10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS60 and the GX-10.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and GX-10 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and GX-10.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
73
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
59
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung GX-10
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-01-05 2006-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $248 $850