Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Updated by Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony WX30
ZS60 | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | July 2011 | Newer by 55 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic ZS60
WX30 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX30
ZS60 | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $248 | $259 |