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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was unveiled 3 years after the W710 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS60 matches up vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony W710

 ZS60 W710 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic ZS60

 W710 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W710

 ZS60 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS60 against the W710.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer ZS60 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
53
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Sony W710
59
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Sony W710
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $248 $90