Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60/Panasonic-ZS60-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70/Sony-H70-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Released January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ZS60 was released 5 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS60 grades against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony H70
ZS60 | H70 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 61 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic ZS60
H70 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony H70
ZS60 | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 against the H70.
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 size comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and H70.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger ZS60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $248 | $199 |