Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony TX1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 6 years after the TX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS60 grades against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 compared to the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and TX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and TX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 will have an edge in sensor tech.