Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
- New Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony HX50V
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS60 was announced 2 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS60 matches up against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony HX50V
| ZS60 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | April 2013 | More recent by 33 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic ZS60
| HX50V | ZS60 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX50V
| ZS60 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has outer measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 compared to the HX50V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and HX50V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (282g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (282 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average (272g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2016-01-05 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| 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 | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 109 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $248 | $439 |