Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony G3
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Sony G3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS60 scores vs the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony G3
| ZS60 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZS60
| G3 | ZS60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony G3
| ZS60 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 has outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 against the G3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and G3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Sony G3
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Sony G3
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Sony G3
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Sony G3 Vlogging features
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 18 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $248 | $200 |
