Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570
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43 Features
63 Overall
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38 Features
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony W570
ZS60 | W570 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic ZS60
W570 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W570
ZS60 | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |