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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 5 years after the WB700 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up vs the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB700

 ZS60 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2016December 2010Newer by 62 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WB700 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB700

 ZS60 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 versus the WB700.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
52
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
73
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
has touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung WB700
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
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 rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) -
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $248 $300