Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony WX1

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was revealed 2 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ60 scores versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 compared to the WX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and WX1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and WX1.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ60 will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 will have an edge in sensor technology.