Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 III
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88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Portability
53 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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53 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 III 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
- Announced January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Sony RX10 III
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Launched March 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX10 II
- Updated by Sony RX10 IV
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Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS60 was revealed 2 months earlier than the RX10 III so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS60 matches up versus the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony RX10 III
| ZS60 | RX10 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic ZS60
| RX10 III | ZS60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony RX10 III
| ZS60 | RX10 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | March 2016 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 has external 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) and the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 against the RX10 III.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and RX10 III is 88 and 53 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and RX10 III.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Sony RX10 III Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proof
heavier than competitors in class (1,051g)
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Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
Sony RX10 III Sports photography info
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (420 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
Sony RX10 III Travel photography details
lighter than others in class (282g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
good battery power (420 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (1,051g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2016-03-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 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 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.4-4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lb) | 1051 gr (2.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 37 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.3 | 23.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 109 | 472 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photographs | 420 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $248 | $1,398 |
