Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A300

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and A300 (10MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ZS60 was revealed 8 years after the A300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS60 scores against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has got external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS60 and the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and A300 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and A300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS60 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.