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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS60 was announced 4 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS60 grades against the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony A9 II

 ZS60 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic ZS60

 A9 II ZS60 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2016Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A9 II

 ZS60 A9 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony A9 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS60 and the A9 II.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and A9 II is 88 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and A9 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 II will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS60 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 II Portrait photography features
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
Sony A9 II Sports photography advice
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 II Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (282g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery power (690 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
59
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (690 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-05 2019-10-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO 6400 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 690 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $248 $4,498