Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Launched July 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Sony HX400V
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
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On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ60 matches up against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX400V
| FZ60 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ60
| HX400V | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | July 2012 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX400V
| FZ60 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has outer 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 versus the HX400V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and HX400V.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FZ60 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (493g)
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (660g)
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Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
good battery life (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (660 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (493g)
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average (660 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 493g (1.09 lb) | 660g (1.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $350 | $448 |
