Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX1

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ60 was introduced 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ60 scores against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 offers exterior 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ60 vs the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and HX1 is 68 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and HX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ60 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ60 will resolve extra detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.