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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FZ60, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was revealed 5 years after the FZ60 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 grades vs the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FZ60

 G9 FZ60 
IntroducedNovember 2017July 2012More modern by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic G9

 FZ60 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60

 G9 FZ60 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 vs the FZ60.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FZ60 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FZ60.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (493g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-11-08 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 225 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 450 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $1,500 $350