Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony QX30

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 17 months after the QX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS60 grades against the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys outside dimensions 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 QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 vs the QX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and QX30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and QX30.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony QX30 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.