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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was brought out 9 months after the HX90V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS60 grades versus the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony HX90V

 ZS60 HX90V 
IntroducedJanuary 2016April 2015Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic ZS60

 HX90V ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX90V

 ZS60 HX90V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 and the HX90V.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS60 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
53
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (282 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (282 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $248 $440