Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX1

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS60 was launched 6 years after the WX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS60 matches up versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 features 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 against the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and WX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS60 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.