Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W230

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 6 years after the W230 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS60 grades vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 compared to the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and W230 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and W230.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.