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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 3 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS60 matches up against the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony WX50

 ZS60 WX50 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WX50 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX50

 ZS60 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 features external dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS60 versus the WX50.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WX50 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WX50.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer ZS60 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
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 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
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) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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