Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
- Updated by Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The ZS60 was announced 2 years after the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS60 matches up vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony TF1
ZS60 | TF1 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS60
TF1 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony TF1
ZS60 | TF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys outside dimensions 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS60 vs the TF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and TF1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $248 | $266 |