Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony H300

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was unveiled 19 months prior to the H300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ60 matches up versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 compared to the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and H300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and H300.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H300 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.