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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS60 grades against the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony WX70

 ZS60 WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WX70 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX70

 ZS60 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 has external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 versus the WX70.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
59
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $248 $242