Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony WX9

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.