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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570

Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 5 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS60 scores against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony W570

 ZS60 W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic ZS60

 W570 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W570

 ZS60 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 vs the W570.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and W570 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and W570.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
52
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Sony W570
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (282g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
73
lighter than competition (282 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
59
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $248 $159