Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX100V
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX100V 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FZ60 was brought out 10 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ60 matches up against the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX100V
FZ60 | HX100V | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | October 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FZ60
HX100V | FZ60 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX100V
FZ60 | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 features external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and HX100V.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger FZ60 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 12.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) | 577 gr (1.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $429 |