Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 24 months prior to the FZ60 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX700 grades against the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FX700 versus the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and FZ60.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.