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The Lumix TZ60 – The World’s Slimmest 30x Ultra Zoom Compact with Live View Finder
Seeking the perfect pocket camera for your travels? Look no further. The ideal fit wherever you are on the planet, the Lumix TZ60 is the world’s slimmest premium compact to feature both a 30x optical zoom plus an eye level electronic viewfinder: making it the flagship all-in-one model in Panasonic’s ‘TZ’ travel zoom series.
Fully Manual Operation Plus 30x Leica Zoom
The TZ60 shoehorns a lot of creative flexibility into its small form factor. This includes a 30x optical zoom, electronic viewfinder (EVF) and Wi-Fi with NFC connectivity. Rest assured you’ll be recording your memories of people and places with remarkable quality and fidelity, thanks to a high sensitivity 18.1 megapixel CMOS sensor.
18.1-megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS sensor
The Panasonic TZ60 integrates a powerful, highly sensitive image sensor to provide both high quality image recording and high speed signal processing. The stunning clarity of the images is also due in part to the Noise Reduction system provided by a latest generation Venus Engine image processor. This enables the effects of image noise to be reduced, without missing out on detail in the process. The result is that great results can be achieved even in low light conditions, and when shooting at settings up to ISO6400.
Integral Live View Finder
Integral Live View Finder
Rare for a compact of its size, the TZ60 joins the Panasonic LF1 in offering a built-in eye-level electronic viewfinder. This Live View Finder offers a 200,000-dot resolution and 100% field of view, ensuring that what you shoot matches what you see, and there’s clear visibility even in strong sunlight. A further option comes in setting the Live View Finder to 60fps in order to smoothly display fast moving subjects.
Easy Wi-Fi Connection with NFC / QR code
Easy Wi-Fi Connection with NFC / QR code
As you’d expect from Panasonic, the TZ60 integrates Wi-Fi connectivity plus NFC technology. Share your camera’s images with your smartphone and social media as easily as possible using the free Panasonic Image App. Photographers can connect the camera with their phone or tablet just by touching them together, or placing them near to each other. You can even use your smartphone as a remote control, with set up completed in a few seconds. In the event that your smartphone or tablet is not NFC compatible, instead connect the devices by scanning the QR code displayed on the camera’s screen.
Unique Filter Effects for Photos and Videos
Unique Filter Effects for Photos and Videos
As usual with a Panasonic camera, the TZ60 comes fully loaded with a variety of Creative Control digital filter effects that can be automatically applied to images to add drama and fun. For example Creative Panorama allows uses to create dynamic vertical or horizontal panoramic photos just by panning with the camera. The following options can be applied to both stills and videos: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, and One Point Colour.
Control Ring
Control Ring
For true enthusiasts here is a pocket camera that feels impressively advanced thanks to manual features including the Control Ring encircling the lens. This enables photographers to enjoy intuitive fingertip control over the camera’s most frequently used settings – such as zoom, aperture, shutter speed, Creative Control filters and even manual focusing – simply by turning the TZ60’s Control Ring.
Hybrid OIS+ and Level Shot Function
Hybrid OIS+ and Level Shot Function
To avoid blur resulting from camera shake when shooting handheld, the TZ60’s on board image stabiliser detects and compensates for five types of rotational and directional movement. The Level Shot Function meanwhile ensures horizons remain level even if the camera itself is tilted. This is also handy if shooting video at arm’s length, when you might not be otherwise able to see the camera’s screen to check your image is straight.
Full HD 1920x1080 Pixels Video Recording
Full HD 1920x1080 Pixels Video Recording
The Panasonic TZ60 boasts the further flexibility of offering both AVHCD recording – to allow users the maximum amount of recording time thanks to a higher compression rate – or MP4 video format, which is widely accessible even via older PCs. Thanks to a Full HD picture, subjects with fine detail or faster motion are reproduced with greater clarity. The full 30x optical zoom can be used during video recording, as can the stereo microphone which comes with an Auto Wind Cut function for clearer audio. Furthermore there is the opportunity to shoot high-speed videos at 100fps (in PAL mode, or 120fps in NTSC) and play them back in dramatic slow motion. You can then review detail usually too fast for the human eye to process.
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Battery Pack AC Adaptor USB Cable Hand Strap CD-ROM
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I've used quite a few of the TZ models and other maker's compact zooms over the years. So was quite keen to try this new TZ mostly because it adds something all the others lacked, a viewfinder (electronic)
Now it's here it is welcomed, there were times just using a rear LCD in harsh light wasn't ideal. My quick fire pros and cons list
Pros: + First TZ with a viewfinder built in, it's a 0.20" 200,000 dot EVF. Nothing amazing either size or resolution wise, but useful to have in tricky lighting + Decent quality 30x 24-720mm (equivalent 35mm) zoom lens. Lens speed is f3.3- f6.4 which is ok for normal use, take note for low light shooting though + Build quality is respectable feels well put together + Good image quality from the camera which uses a 1/2.3 sensor. Also you can shoot raw too (don't expect big sensor IQ though) + Built-in Wi-Fi & GPS, GPS locking was quite quick and I had no problems in actual field use + Does a fairly decent macro/close up min focus of 3cm + Manual controls including Program, Aperture/Shutter priority and lots of scene modes as well as custom settings that can be stored on the main control dial + Good performance from the AF which has an assist light which comes on in low light, AF is generally quite fast and locks on reliably, video AF holds focus well even when zooming in and out which is nice to see, video quality is pretty good too + OIS lens stabilisation works well around 3 stops or so maybe a touch more + Metering performed well in a variety of situations from low light to harsh contrasty lighting, quite consistent and predictable + Long exposures possible up to 15 or 30 seconds (with the Starry Sky mode) handy for night scene tripod shooters + Has a focus peaking mode (for manual focus) and focus magnify using the ring at the base of the lens, but this is quite slow responding to turns (focus by wire) Focus ring can also be customised for other functions + Easy to use, logical control layout, and menu system + Has some faster burst modes for action shooting, I don't really use these much on camears like the TZ60 up to 10fps you can get maybe useful for catching kids playing. Raw does slow the camera and burst rate down though (worth picking up a decent speed card) + LCD is sharp and clear even in most lighting conditions, nice 920K dot resolution
Cons: - Live view finder (EVF) has no sensor so you have to switch between the LCD and EVF with a button (bit of a shame) - Lens is quite good across the range but drops off a touch at the top telephoto level (still quite usuable though) - Battery life is around 250 shots real world sometimes a tad more, GPS will drain the battery more, worth getting a spare for holiday/travelling - Low light performance is average for a compact with a non fast lens and this sensor size, above ISO 1600 too much quality is lost, pretty much in line with offerings from various makers here. You can get ok smaller prints at ISO 1600 but stick to 800 or below, ideally ISO 400 max - Small built in memory (12MB), not really a big deal as cards are so cheap now, but as memory is so inexpensive you wonder why makers don't put a bit more in camera (say 256MB) to get you out of trouble in a pinch - No touchscreen controls, doesn't bother me much but there are times "touch to focus" or quick settings via the LCD could be useful. With no sensor for the EVF I suspect that's one reason - I felt the grip was ok but the TZ 40 had a larger one (personal taste on this) - Dynamic range pretty good for a compact, but not up to the Fuji models I've tried - Not the best place for a built in flash, you have to be careful you don't cover it with your fingers - You have to charge the battery in camera via USB, not a huge deal if you travel but would be nice to have a wall charger AND the choice to charge in camera
As per usual with Panasonic you get a ton of scene modes and filters to play with, quite a bit of customisation of the camera too. Compared to the TZ40 you lose the touch screen controls, but gain a 30x zoom v a 20x zoom on that model. You also get raw and the built in EVF on the TZ60. It's a shame the EVF isn't a bit better usable but could be bigger and higher resolution.
It's a toss up what you prefer, I'm glad Panasonic added the EVF it's a step in the right direction, even though you have to use the button to switch between the screen, it's not that big or high res it's usable with decent refresh rates. The TZ range has been around for a while and I've used most of the models over the years, this is a decent step up in some respects, but as with all smaller sensor cameras there is no comparison between a small sensor with 18mp and a much bigger sensor, as long as you trim your expectations you'll be happy enough with the camera.
Hard to say if TZ40 users should update (in some ways this is an update, in others a step back ie non touch), if you're happy enough with the 20x zoom (which is probably good enough for most) then stick with that model, if you're looking for a new superzoom to take on holiday the Panasonic will serve you well as a travel camera.
Image quality is quite good, but not outstanding. Smearing is evident once you hit ISO 400, not enough to ruin your prints but with the mottled watercolour effect quite obvious (raw can help here). Some CA is present in harsh contrast at the edges, not unusual by any means. Sharpness falls off a bit at the longer end of the zoon. As long as you don't pixel peep and keep the ISO levels down where possible (OIS works very well) you should be happy with this.
Overall 4 stars from me, 5 indicates near perfection and few cameras are worthy of that. The TZ-60 packs quite a lot into a compact package, with some compromises, but the majority of users will be quite happy with the camera. A nice camera and worth checking out, but do look around at alternatives esp if you don't need such a big zoom range, some of the premium compacts with faster lenses and larger sensors ultmiately do have better image quality.Read more ›
ByPaul Madge#1 HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWERVINE VOICE
I have just got my TZ60 having had both a TZ40 and TZ30 before that. These are my first impressions of this new camera and I will add to this review as I get to know it better but for those who might be considering one now here are my early thoughts -
Pros
- Picture quality is good in the context of a pocket travel camera in reasonable light conditions and at lower ISOs (eg. below 800). - Auto focus seems quick especially in better light and at lower zoom lengths. - The TZ60 shoots in RAW (the TZ40 didn't) as well as JPEG. - Video quality is good plus you can zoom during shooting - video can be shot in HD 1080 P or I. - The TZ60 looks and feels like an enthusiast camera with its lens control ring and an electronic viewfinder featuring dioptre adjustment. - Effective ergonomics - it's easy to hold, operate and the menu system and controls are well designed. - Good quality LCD display which is readable even in quite sunny light. - Lots of manual options as well as an effective auto mode with many pre-programmed scene modes and filters plus HDR etc. - The 30X zoom brings things closer, although, it doesn't seem 1/3 more powerful than the TZ40, but image stabilisation is good even at 30x zoom and I understand the system has been developed further since the TZ40. - The GPS seems quicker to find a fix plus WiFi and NFC work well and have been refined a bit since the TZ40. - Burst mode seems fast. - Battery life is good at around 250-300 shots. (See the "con" below about charging though).
Cons
- Because of the small sensor, in reduced light and at higher ISO settings pictures can get noisy, but show me a comparable camera where this isn't true. The sensor is, I believe, the same as in the TZ40. - The TZ60 has no touch screen facility like the TZ40 - this is something you might miss if you're used to it. - You have to manually switch between the LCD display and electronic viewfinder - there's no automatic sensor. - The electronic viewfinder is very usable and nice to have, but resolution could be higher. The practical implication of this is that a picture might appear in focus through the viewfinder but put it on your computer and you could be disappointed. However, bear in mind most cameras of this type don't have a viewfinder facility at all. - The TZ60 is slightly bulkier than the TZ40 but not significantly so. - Battery charging can only take place in camera as there's no external charger - the camera can't be used during charging.
Finally, although, it's not strictly about the camera itself ....
- Panasonic and other camera makers should learn to get a matching case out at the same time as a new camera is launched - I have a friend who won't buy a new camera unless a case is available.
In summary, this is a well designed and equipped travel camera. The TZ60 will deliver very reasonable results under a wide range of conditions and satisfy most people. Because it is effectively a "Jack of Many Trades" there are some compromises, primarily, in the area of low light performance and related picture noise levels, but, as I've said, this issue only becomes intrusive in fairly low light and at higher ISO settings. Overall, this camera is a crowd pleaser, well made, straightforward to use with many options available and capable of delivering some nice results - I like it a lot. Recommended.Read more ›
Fabulous camera I managed to hook it up to wi if without problem despite reading other reviews that this wasn't possible nice panoramic feature great electronic viewfinder small light very satisfied
