Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony S980

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 6 years later than the S980 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS60 grades against the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 offers exterior 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 S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 and the S980.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and S980.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer ZS60 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.