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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was announced 5 months after the HX30V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 scores vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FZ60

          

          

            
 HX30V FZ60 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 FZ60 HX30V 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 and the HX30V.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and HX30V is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and HX30V.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

            Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
43
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Sony HX30V
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (254g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery power (450 CIPA)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
57
 great battery power (450 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (493g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than others in class (254g)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
49
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 great battery power (450 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
50
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (493g)
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (254g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-02-28
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 All around 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 320 images
Battery format 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 1 1
Launch cost $350 $420