Canon EOS 5DS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 5DS and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 5DS was introduced in February 2015 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 5DS Highlights

      • 50.6 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 61 Focus Points (61 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Highlights

      • 18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,166k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 40.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS 5DS
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 37
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      •   Price
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.1 Megapixel
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec

      Advantage of Canon EOS 5DS

      Canon 5DS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 5DS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60.

      Canon EOS 5DS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 50.6 Megapixel vs 18.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 8688 x 5792 vs 4896 x 3672
      More Focus Points 61 vs 49
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.46x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 2381 vs 109
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.7 vs 19.3
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.4 vs 10.6
      Higher DxO Overall Score 87 vs 37
      Interval Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 700 shots vs 320 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS 5DS.

      Canon 5D III
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      Full Frame

      22.3 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5D
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      Full Frame

      13.3 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon A
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      Panasonic ZS60
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 over Canon EOS 5DS.

      Canon EOS 5DS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      Cheaper $3699/£2999/€3999 (body only) vs $449/£359
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 40.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 3840 x 2160
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) vs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60.

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS35
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS15
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Mini Micro
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 5DS has a 3.2" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS features a 50.6 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 features a 18.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 5DS is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 8688 x 5792 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 5DS has a Mini HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 5DS comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 700 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 5DS has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 5DS, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. Canon EOS 5DS can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 can shoot continuously up to 40.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 61 (41 cross-type) focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has 49 focusing points. Canon EOS 5DS has detection range from -2 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 5DS ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 5DS and ±5 range on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 5DS and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m at Auto ISO. Canon EOS 5DS has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 5DS.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 5DS body has dimensions of 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 body has dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5"). Canon EOS 5DS weighs 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz).

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      74
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      79
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and give them scores of 73 and 69 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      69

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 37

      Photo

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      83
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      82
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      GOOD
      80
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      77
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots


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