Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20
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63 Overall
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87 Imaging
33 Features
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony H20
ZS60 | H20 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 81 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic ZS60
H20 | ZS60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony H20
ZS60 | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |