Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 18 months before the FZ60 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH2 grades vs the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 vs the FZ60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FZ60 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FZ60.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.