Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6400
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Launched January 2019
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A6400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS60 was revealed 4 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS60 matches up vs the A6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony A6400
ZS60 | A6400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Panasonic ZS60
A6400 | ZS60 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2016 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A6400
ZS60 | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 has physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 vs the A6400.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and A6400.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6400 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS60 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282g (0.62 pounds) | 403g (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 37 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.3 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 109 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 410 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $248 | $898 |