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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6300
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was brought out 9 months before the A6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS60 grades versus the A6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony A6500

 ZS60 A6500 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Panasonic ZS60

 A6500 ZS60 
AnnouncedOctober 2016January 2016Newer by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A6500

 ZS60 A6500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 features external dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 against the A6500.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and A6500 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6500 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZS60 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6500 Portrait photography advice
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Sony A6500
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
77
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
59
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
39
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A6500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Alpha a6500
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-05 2016-10-06
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 282 grams (0.62 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 85
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 13.7
DXO Low light score 109 1405
Other
Battery life 320 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $248 $1,298