Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 3 years after the HX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS60 matches up versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 offers external 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) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 and the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and HX200V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and HX200V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS60 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.