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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was unveiled 13 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ60 grades versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony HX9V

 FZ60 HX9V 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FZ60

 HX9V FZ60 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX9V

 FZ60 HX9V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 compared to the HX9V.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and HX9V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger FZ60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
57
good battery (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (245g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 493 grams (1.09 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $328