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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS60 scores against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony WX300

 ZS60 WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2013Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WX300 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX300

 ZS60 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS60 and the WX300.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS60 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
59
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $248 $330