Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX300

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.