The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 in silver is a compact high-zoom camera designed for capturing stunning images and videos in various shooting conditions. Equipped with an 18.1-megapixel MOS sensor and a 60x optical zoom lens, this camera ensures detailed and sharp images across a wide range of subjects. The 4K UHD video recording capability adds to its versatility, allowing for high-resolution video capture with up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds of recording time. The camera's design incorporates advanced optical image stabilization, which helps to reduce the impact of camera shake and ensures clearer images and videos.
This digital camera features a 3.6 to 215mm focal length lens, providing a 35mm equivalent focal length of 20 to 1200mm. With an optical zoom of 60x and digital zoom capabilities, including 4x maximum and 2x optimized, it allows for extensive zooming while maintaining image quality. The camera also offers multiple exposure modes, including aperture priority, manual, program, and shutter priority, along with a wide range of ISO sensitivities from 80 to 3200, expandable to 6400. Its built-in flash, adjustable white balance settings, and continuous shooting modes further enhance its functionality for various photographic needs.
Key Features:
- High Resolution and Zoom Capability: The 18.1-megapixel effective sensor combined with a 60x optical zoom lens provides high-resolution images and extensive zoom range, making it ideal for capturing distant subjects and detailed close-ups.
- 4K UHD Video Recording: Offers recording in UHD 4K at 29.97p, Full HD, and HD resolutions, ensuring high-quality video output for various filming needs.
- Optical Image Stabilization: Reduces camera shake for clearer images and smoother video recording, enhancing the overall shooting experience.
- Touchscreen LCD Monitor: A 3-inch touchscreen monitor with a resolution of 1,040,000 dots provides intuitive control and clear viewing of images and videos.
- Versatile Exposure Control: Features various exposure modes and compensation settings, including a wide ISO range and continuous shooting options up to 10 fps at 18.1 MP, allowing for flexibility in different lighting conditions.
- Built-In Flash and External Flash Connection: Includes a built-in flash with multiple modes and a hot shoe for external flash attachments, expanding lighting options.
Specifications:
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IMAGING
- Pixels: Actual: 18.9 Megapixel, Effective: 18.1 Megapixel
- Maximum Resolution: 4896 x 3672
- Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
- Sensor Type: MOS
- Sensor Size: 1/2.3″
- Image File Format: JPEG, RAW
- Image Stabilization: Optical
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LENS
- Focal Length: 3.6 to 215mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 20 to 1200mm)
- Optical Zoom: 60x
- Digital Zoom: 4x Maximum (240x Combined Zoom), 2x Optimized (120x Combined Zoom)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 to 5.9
- Minimum Aperture: f/8
- Focus Range: 11.81″ to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity (Wide), 4.92′ to Infinity / 150 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
- Macro: 0.39″ to Infinity / 1 cm to Infinity (Wide), 4.92′ to Infinity / 150 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
- Optical Design: 14 Elements in 12 Groups
- Filter Size: 55 mm
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EXPOSURE CONTROL
- ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 80 to 3200 (Extended: 80 to 6400)
- Shutter Speed: Mechanical Shutter 1/2000 to 4 Seconds, Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 1 Second
- Metering Method: Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
- Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
- Exposure Compensation: -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- White Balance: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
- Continuous Shooting: Up to 10 fps at 18.1 MP, Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
- Self Timer: 2/10-Second Delay
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VIDEO
- Recording Modes: AVCHD/MP4
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97p, Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p/59.94p, Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i, HD (1280 x 720) at 29.97p, SD (640 x 480) at 29.97p
- Recording Limit: Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds
- Video Encoding: NTSC
- Audio Recording: Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
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VIEWFINDER AND MONITOR
- Viewfinder Type: Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution: 1,170,000 Dot
- Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
- Diopter Adjustment: Yes
- Monitor Size: 3″
- Monitor Resolution: 1,040,000 Dot
- Monitor Type: Touchscreen LCD
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FLASH
- Built-in Flash: Yes
- Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, First-Curtain Sync, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
- Effective Flash Range: ISO Auto 1.0 to 46.3′ / 0.3 to 14.1 m (Wide), 4.9 to 20.0′ / 1.5 to 6.1 m (Telephoto)
- External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe
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INTERFACE
- Memory Card Slot: 1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Connectivity: HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0, USB 2.0 Micro-B
- Wireless: Wi-Fi
- GPS: None
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PHYSICAL
- Battery: 1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 895 mAh (Approx. 330 Shots)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 3.7 x 4.7″ / 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm
- Weight: 1.35 lb / 616 g
In summary, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 offers robust features suitable for a variety of photographic and videographic needs. Its high zoom capability, 4K video recording, and extensive exposure control options make it a strong choice for both casual and advanced users seeking quality performance in a compact form.
