Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX350

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was brought out 5 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ60 matches up versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ60 versus the HX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and HX350 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and HX350.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX350 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FZ60 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.