Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 24 months later than the H300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS60 matches up against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS60 vs the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and H300.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.