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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 3 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS60 grades vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony HX10V

 ZS60 HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 47 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic ZS60

 HX10V ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX10V

 ZS60 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 versus the HX10V.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and HX10V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (282 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
Sony HX10V Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $248 $616