Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A290

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and A290 (14MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS60 was released 5 years after the A290 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS60 scores against the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 versus the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and A290 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and A290.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.