Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W710

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.