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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 4 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS60 grades versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB850F

 ZS60 WB850F 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic ZS60

 WB850F ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB850F

 ZS60 WB850F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 provides outer measurements 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 Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 against the WB850F.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
53
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (282g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
59
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung WB850F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $248 $599