Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic FZ60, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and FZ60 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 22 months later than the FZ60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T Type 701 scores vs the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica T Typ 701 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 against the FZ60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and FZ60 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and FZ60.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The T Type 701 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher T Type 701 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.