Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX70

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.