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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was unveiled 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS60 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS60 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2012Newer by 41 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZS60

 Galaxy Camera 4G ZS60 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZS60 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
53
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (282g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
59
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $248 $550