Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS60 was manufactured 5 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS60 scores vs the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has outer measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS60 and the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and NEX-3 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.