Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Released July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe FZ60 was released within a month of the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ60 scores versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX20V
FZ60 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ60
HX20V | FZ60 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX20V
FZ60 | HX20V | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | July 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 vs the HX20V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and HX20V is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and HX20V.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 493g (1.09 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | 320 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $397 |