Nikon V3 vs Panasonic ZS60

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Nikon V3 vs Panasonic ZS60

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1 inch 116.2mm²
18.4 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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

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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS70
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Differences

Nikon V3 advantages over Panasonic ZS60

Slower slow-motion
1200 fps vs 240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.52 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 10.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.0 fps vs 9.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
40 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS60 advantages over Nikon V3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
60 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Very compact for an interchangeable-lens camera; Generous kit includes lens, high-res electronic viewfinder and accessory grip; Good image quality for the sensor size; Amazing burst performance; Lightning-fast autofocus; Intuitive touch-screen makes focusing a snap
Smaller sensor than most rivals limits possibilities for available-light shooting; Program mode opts for wide-open aperture most of the time; Limited dynamic range; Noisy shadows; Below-average battery life; Pricey when considering its image quality
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon V3

Nikon J3

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

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Panasonic ZS60

Nikon J3

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$617
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon AW1

Nikon V3

Nikon AW1

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$797
1 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

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Panasonic ZS60

Nikon AW1

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Nikon J5

Nikon V3

Nikon J5

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$747
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

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Panasonic ZS60

Nikon J5

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$747
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon A900

Nikon V3

Nikon A900

$1197
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$397
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

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Panasonic ZS60

Nikon A900

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$397
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

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Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon V3

Canon SX730 HS

$1197
1 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

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Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX730 HS

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

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