Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was announced 7 months prior to the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ60 grades versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 and the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and WX300 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and WX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be behind in sensor technology.