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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled within a month of the FZ60 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ200 grades against the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FZ60

 FZ200 FZ60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FZ60 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ60

 FZ200 FZ60 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2012Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 vs 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 choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ200 vs the FZ60.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and FZ60 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and FZ60.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (450 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (493g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 450 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $350