Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ60

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ60, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 3 years before the FZ60 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP3 grades vs the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 against the FZ60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and FZ60.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.