Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX100

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS60 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was revealed 3 years later than the RX100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS60 grades versus the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 provides exterior measurements 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 RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS60 versus the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and RX100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and RX100.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.