Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony QX1

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was launched 17 months later than the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up against the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 provides outside 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 QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 versus the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and QX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS60 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.