Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 3 years before the FZ60 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH20 grades vs the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 vs the FZ60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FZ60 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FZ60.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.