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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony TF1

 ZS60 TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2013More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TF1 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony TF1

 ZS60 TF1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (282g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than others (152 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Sony TF1
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment sealing
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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