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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 18 months prior to the FZ60 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FZ60

 HS20 EXR FZ60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 FZ60 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ60

 HS20 EXR FZ60 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the FZ60.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FZ60 is 58 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and FZ60.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
55
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (493g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (450 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
51
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (730g)
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (493 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $350