Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The ZS60 was released 3 months later than the RX1R II and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS60 grades vs the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS60 and the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS60 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.