Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Revealed January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS60 was announced 24 months after the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS60 matches up vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony HX400V
ZS60 | HX400V | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | February 2014 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic ZS60
HX400V | ZS60 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX400V
ZS60 | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 vs the HX400V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and HX400V.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $248 | $448 |