Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 was introduced in July 2012 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 was introduced in April 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 202k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Highlights

      • 9.1 MP 1/2.4-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1440 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.1 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1440 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz)

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Panasonic FZ60
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.4-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 9.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3456 x 2592
      More Focus Points 23 vs 9
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 560 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 20x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 150 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1440 x 1080
      Lighter 493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz) vs 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz)
      Internal Storage 70 MB vs 11 MB

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      Panasonic FZ40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ28
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FZ47
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ35
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon Z50
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Olympus SP-600UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      Sony HX1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec

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      Sony HX9V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony HX7V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony HX5
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage70 MB11 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.4-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801440 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 has a Fixed screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 202k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 has 100% coverage magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 features a 9.1 megapixel 1/2.4-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.104 x 4.578 mm and a total area of 21 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304 , 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920x1920 , 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2592, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 comes with NP-FH50 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and 9.20 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 also accepts external flash which can be connected via [n]..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 body has dimensions of 120 x 81 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.19 x 3.62") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 body has dimensions of 115 x 83 x 92 mm (4.53 x 3.27 x 3.62"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 weighs 493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 weighs 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      120 mm

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      115 mm

      83 mm

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      92 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1440 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and give them scores of 60 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.1 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1440 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      GOOD
      77
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
      GOOD
      71
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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