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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was revealed 4 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony HX100V

 ZS60 HX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2016October 2011Fresher by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic ZS60

 HX100V ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX100V

 ZS60 HX100V 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 versus the HX100V.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and HX100V.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (282g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (577g)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 12.70 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 577 grams (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $248 $429