Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ60 grades against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and HX80 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and HX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ60 will be behind in sensor innovation.