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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony HX400V

 ZS60 HX400V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2014More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic ZS60

 HX400V ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX400V

 ZS60 HX400V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
74
lighter than average in class (282g)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (660 grams)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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