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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 3 years after the W730 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS60 grades versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony W730

 ZS60 W730 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic ZS60

 W730 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W730

 ZS60 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 has outer 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 against the W730.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and W730.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Sony W730
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others (282g)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $248 $138