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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80

Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 3 years after the WX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS60 scores vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony WX80

 ZS60 WX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WX80 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX80

 ZS60 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has external dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS60 against the WX80.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WX80 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ZS60 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (282g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
73
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
59
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $248 $276