Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A380

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and A380 (14MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 6 years after the A380 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS60 grades vs the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have 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") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony A380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 compared to the A380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and A380 is 88 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and A380.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.