Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Announced July 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony H20
FZ60 | H20 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FZ60
H20 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony H20
FZ60 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $350 | $249 |