Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 4 years after the WX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS60 scores versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 offers 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) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WX30.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.