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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was launched 3 months later than the HX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 scores vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX200V

 FZ60 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FZ60

 HX200V FZ60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX200V

 FZ60 HX200V 
LaunchedJuly 2012May 2012Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside measurements 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 and the HX200V.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and HX200V.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Sony HX200V
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (493g)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery life (450 CIPA)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (493g)
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493 grams (1.09 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 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 photos 450 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $480