| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 |
| MSRP | $449/£359 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.9 Megapixel | 18.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.1 Megapixel | 18.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 4876 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536,640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Continuous Touch Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 | 49 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.3 - 129 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 480 mm | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 20x | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 6.4 | f/3.3 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.46x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,166k dot |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1200 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 40.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 40 fps at 18.1 MP Up to 10 fps at 18.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 18.1 MP Up to 2 fps at 18.1 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Syncro | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Flash Range | 6.40 m | 5.60 m at Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±1 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 109 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 19.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.6 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 37 |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1") | 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) | 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.5 x 1.9" | 5.3 x 5.1 x 2.5" |
| Package Weight | 1 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 260 shots | 320 shots |
| Internal Storage | 12 MB | 0 |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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