Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H50

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was revealed 7 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS60 scores vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 features external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and H50.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 should have a benefit in sensor tech.