Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W370

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was manufactured 6 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS60 scores against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 provides physical dimensions 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 against the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and W370.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.