Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB700
ZS60 | WB700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic ZS60
WB700 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB700
ZS60 | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |