Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V
Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
47
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX200V
| FZ60 | HX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FZ60
| HX200V | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX200V
| FZ60 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | May 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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
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 photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Sony HX200V
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)
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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Sony HX200V Sports photography details
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
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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Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
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)
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 photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
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
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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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)
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony 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 | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 |