• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS60 advantages over Panasonic ZS200

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $698
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Fast startup
    ~1.40 vs 2.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 360 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Panasonic ZS200 advantages over Panasonic ZS60

  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    12 months vs 3 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.53x vs 0.46x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    139 vs 60 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    33 vs 14 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Panasonic ZS60
Canon SX710 HS
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $354
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Canon SX710 HS

Panasonic ZS200
Canon SX710 HS
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $354
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Canon SX710 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic ZS100
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic ZS100
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic ZS60
Canon SX720 HS
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic ZS200
Canon SX720 HS
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Canon SX720 HS

Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS60
Nikon A900
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS200
Nikon A900
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Nikon A900

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic ZS80
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic ZS60 vs Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic ZS80
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS80

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