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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 6 years after the H20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS60 scores against the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony H20

 ZS60 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2016May 2009Newer by 81 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic ZS60

 H20 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony H20

 ZS60 H20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 vs the H20.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and H20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
Street photography with Sony H20
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Sony H20
74
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (250g)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $248 $249