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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was unveiled 24 months after the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS60 scores against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony WX350

 ZS60 WX350 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2014More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WX350 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX350

 ZS60 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 and the WX350.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and WX350.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ZS60 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
53
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
74
lighter than others in class (282g)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
59
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $248 $270