Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony A68

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the ZS60 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS60 was unveiled 2 months after the A68 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS60 grades vs the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS60 versus the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and A68 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and A68.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS60 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.