Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS60 was released 3 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS60 grades versus the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has got physical 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 and the NEX-F3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.