Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh PX Comparison

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Panasonic ZS60

18 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh PX Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ZS60 and PX, two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Ricoh. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Ricoh PX is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Panasonic ZS60 was introduced to the market in January 2016 and Ricoh PX was launched in August 2011. As you can see, PX is 5 years older than ZS60. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-05

18MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

1166k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 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

Ricoh PX Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-08-16

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-140 mm F3.9-5.4 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.70" Fixed Type Screen

1.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

156g. 100 x 55 x 21 mm

Weather-sealed Body

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 Ricoh PX

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 over Ricoh PX

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control under bright light
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Sensor Resolution	18 MP vs 16 MP	12% more pixels
LCD Screen Size	3 vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution	1.040k dots vs 230k dots	352% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 1.0fps	9 fps faster
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 140mm	580 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30.0x vs 5.0x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.30 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	5.6m vs 3.5m	2.1m longer range
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Reasons to choose Ricoh PX over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60

Internal Storage	40 MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Weight	156 g vs 282 g	126 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	Extra protection against water and dust
Max Aperture - Tele	5.40 vs 6.40	faster lens at tele

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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Ricoh PX

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	Easy focusing on portrait shots
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Ricoh PX

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs Fixed Type	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography

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Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh PX: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS60 has external dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh PX has external dimensions of 100 x 55 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.83″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Ricoh PX. Ricoh PX is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Panasonic ZS60.

Comparison image of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Ricoh PX Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX.

Comparison image of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Ricoh PX Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX.

Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Ricoh PX Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh PX is significantly lighter (126g ) than the Panasonic ZS60 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ZS60

Min

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Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZS60

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the PX, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS60.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS60's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh PX's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh PX: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Ricoh PX has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor.

Below you can see the ZS60 and PX sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX Cameras

Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the Panasonic ZS60 or the Ricoh PX, including hyperfocal distance.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh PX Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 features a 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30x zoom lens whereas Ricoh PX features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.4 5× zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS60 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh PX. At f3.30, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS60 has 580mm longer reach than the Ricoh PX. However, with a max aperture of f5.40, Ricoh PX is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS60

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS60

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS60

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS60

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS60 and Ricoh PX 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

Ricoh PX for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS60 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh PX for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Panasonic ZS60 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh PX for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Focus Points
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Panasonic ZS60 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh PX for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
282g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Compact Body
156g
Body Thickness 21mm
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic ZS60 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh PX for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh PX: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Panasonic ZS60 and the Ricoh PX, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Ricoh PX scores compare:

Panasonic ZS60

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #6 out of 488 in Compact cameras
Ranked #262 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Ricoh PX

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #184 out of 488 in Compact cameras
Ranked #810 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS60 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh PX in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Panasonic ZS60.

Panasonic ZS60

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Ricoh PX vs Panasonic ZS60 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60	Ricoh PX
Brand	Panasonic	Ricoh
Announced	2016-01-05	2011-08-16
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	18 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4896 x 3672	4608 x 3072
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	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	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-720 mm (30x)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.3-6.4	F3.9-5.4
Macro Focus Range	3cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	2.70"
Resolution	1,040k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	None
Viewfinder Resolution	1,166k dots	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	0.46x	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/16000s	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.60 m (at Auto ISO)	3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1280 x 720
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	282g	156g
Dimensions	112 x 64 x 38mm	100 x 55 x 21mm
Battery Life	320 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	37	not tested
DxO Color Depth	19.3	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	10.6	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	109	not tested
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