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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

Lumix DMC-TZ80

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 5, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

Lumix DMC-TZ70

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 6, 2015.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.3 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
Yes
No
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 49 23

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 19.3 20.0
DXO dynamic range 10.6 11.2
DXO low light ISO 109.0 138.0
DXO overall score 37.0 44.0

Exposure mode

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
AKA Lumix DMC-TZ80 Lumix DMC-TZ70
announced Jan. 5, 2016 Jan. 6, 2015
Body type Compact Compact
brand Panasonic Panasonic
msrp $247.99 $249.99
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Predecessor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Successor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

Lense

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 4 4
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
Yes

Physical

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Battery life 320 shots 300 shots
Battery model - -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm 111 x 65 x 34mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 282 grs 243 grs

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
No

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Max image resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 18 12
Sensor size - -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)

Viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 1,166k dots