Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung NX mini Detailed Comparison

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 vs Samsung NX mini

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Panasonic ZS60

18 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

$547.99

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Samsung NX mini

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

$525.00
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung NX mini Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic ZS60 is a Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Samsung NX mini is a Mirrorless camera with a 20.5MP 1" sensor.
Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung NX mini before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-05

18MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

24-720 mm F3.3 - F6.4 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Fixed Type Screen

1166k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0 fps continuous shooting

3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

282g. 112 x 64 x 38 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ80

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Compare

Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-03-19

20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 100-25600)

Samsung NX-M Mount

3″ Tilting Screen

6 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

196g. 110 x 62 x 23 mm

Panasonic ZS60 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 vs Samsung NX mini

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 over Samsung NX mini

Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Number of Focus Points	49 vs 21	28 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 461k dots	125% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 6.0fps	4 fps faster
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs No	Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone_remote control	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Reasons to choose Samsung NX mini over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

Articulating Screen	Yes vs No	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 18 MP	11% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
Battery Life	650 shots vs 320 shots	330 more frames with a single charge
Weight	196 g vs 282 g	86 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Sensor Pixel Area	5.82µm² vs 1.56µm²	400% larger pixel area
Price	$525 vs $548	$23 cheaper
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV vs ±1 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung NX mini

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	18 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 6.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung NX mini

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung NX mini: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung NX mini. Samsung NX mini is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Panasonic ZS60

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung NX mini.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung NX mini Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung NX mini is significantly lighter (86g ) than the Panasonic ZS60 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung NX mini: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Samsung NX mini has a 20.5MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the ZS60 and NX mini sensor size comparison.

As seen above, Samsung NX mini has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Panasonic ZS60. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung NX mini Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung NX mini for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS60 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX mini for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.5MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Panasonic ZS60 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Samsung NX mini for Street Photography

GOOD

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Image Stabilization
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Read the details

Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Panasonic ZS60 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX mini for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Image Stabilization
720 mm Tele Lens
Environmental Sealings
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No External Flash Shoe
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
Read the details

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
21 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 650 shots
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Panasonic ZS60 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung NX mini for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
282g
30X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Read the details

196g
Medium size Body
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Read the details

Panasonic ZS60 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX mini for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Live-view
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.5MP
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung NX mini: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung NX mini, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung NX mini scores compare:

Panasonic ZS60

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #7 out of 469 in Compact cameras
Ranked #180 out of 1112 in all Cameras

Samsung NX mini

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #19 out of 107 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #128 out of 1112 in all Cameras

Samsung NX mini scores higher than the Panasonic ZS60 thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS60 has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Panasonic ZS60 is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Samsung NX mini.

Panasonic ZS60

$547.99

Samsung NX mini

$525.00
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Samsung NX mini vs Panasonic ZS60 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60	Samsung NX mini
Brand	Panasonic	Samsung
Announced	2016-01-05	2014-03-19
Body Type	Compact	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Price	$547.99	$525.00
Sensor
Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3	1"
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	18 megapixels	20.5 megapixels
Max Resolution	4896 x 3672	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	160 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	49	21
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	Samsung NX-M
Number of Available Lenses	n/a	2
Lens Focal Range	24-720 mm (30�)	no lens
Max Aperture	F3.3 - F6.4	no lens
Macro Focus Range	3cm	no lens
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3″	3″
Resolution	1,040k dots	461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	None
Viewfinder Resolution	1,166k dots	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	0.46�	n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/16000s	1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.60 m (at Auto ISO)	n/a
Max Flash Sync	n/a	1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	282g	196g
Dimensions	112 x 64 x 38mm	110 x 62 x 23mm
Battery Life	320 shots	650 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction