Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony TX30

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was introduced 12 months prior to the TX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ60 matches up versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ60 versus the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and TX30 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and TX30.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ60 will be behind in sensor technology.