Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS60 was launched 5 years after the WX9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS60 matches up versus the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony WX9
ZS60 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic ZS60
WX9 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX9
ZS60 | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS60 compared to the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and WX9.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ZS60 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 282g (0.62 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $248 | $188 |