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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
Sony HX20V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX20V

 FZ60 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ60

 HX20V FZ60 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX20V

 FZ60 HX20V 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and HX20V is 68 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (493g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
57
great battery (450 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (493 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery (450 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition (493 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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