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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic ZS50
ZS50 vs ZS60 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic ZS70
ZS60 vs ZS70 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | XZ-2 | ZS60 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ80 | |
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $449.99 |
| Street Price: | $469.95 | $447.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-11-15 | 2016-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.6 oz
(357 g)
includes batteries |
9.9 oz
(282 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.9 in. (113 x 65 x 48 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (112 x 64 x 38 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 18.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.92 microns | 1.26 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 49 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 216 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3664 x 3664 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 2400 x 1800 (4.3 MP, 4:3), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 10.4 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | i.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements/10 Aspherical surfaces |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 24mm | 4.3 - 129mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 30.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.5 (T) - f/8 | f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target) | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face / AF Tracking / 49-area / 1-area; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF, Starlight AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF | EVF: 0.2-inch, 1166K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Magnification: Approx. 2.59x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 388,666 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.46x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 2.59x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps | Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater Auto, One-Touch | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (1/2), Color Temperature (2-axis Adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Beach & Snow, Underwater - Wide, Underwater - Macro), HDR , 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects | Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.2 | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m | Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 2.0 - 2.9m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Dedicated Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Micro HDMI Type-D, Accessory Port | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.21 | 0.53 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.27 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.62 | 0.53 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 10.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 60 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | 9.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 14 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | 9.7 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 13 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | 0.15 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.11 seconds | 0.14 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.069 seconds | 0.142 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.18 seconds | 0.61 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.033 seconds | 0.020 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 280 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary Li-90B | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2V, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM | None; SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory website |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction, 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects, FlashAir compatible, removable grip, accessory port. Body available in black only. | Available in black or silver. |
