Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Overview
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.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX80
FZ60 | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FZ60
HX80 | FZ60 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX80
FZ60 | HX80 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 size comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and HX80 is 68 and 91 respectively.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | 390 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $368 |