Panasonic ZS60 vs Nikon D3400

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Panasonic ZS60 vs Nikon D3400

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS60 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D3400 Review.
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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS70
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Succeeded by the Nikon D3500
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Differences

Panasonic ZS60 advantages over Nikon D3400

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
38 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.4 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D3400 advantages over Panasonic ZS60

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.57x vs 0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.2 vs 18.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 60 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic ZS60.
Read our Panasonic ZS60 Initial Test

Compact DSLR camera body; Excellent image quality; Reliable single-shot autofocus; Good continuous JPEG shooting performance; New kit lens has improved AF; Great value at current prices.
SnapBridge is slow and limited; Poor continuous autofocus; No built-in Wi-Fi; Mediocre video features.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T6i

Panasonic ZS60

Canon T6i

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Compared to Nikon D5500

Panasonic ZS60

Nikon D5500

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Nikon D5500

Nikon D3400

Nikon D5500

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX710 HS

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Canon SX710 HS

Nikon D3400

Canon SX710 HS

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS60

Nikon A900

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$397
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Nikon A900

Nikon D3400

Nikon A900

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX730 HS

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Canon SX730 HS

Nikon D3400

Canon SX730 HS

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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