Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was unveiled 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ60 scores versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 and the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and H20 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and H20.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.