Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ70
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68 Imaging
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48 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was released 12 months prior to the FZ70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ60 scores vs the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic FZ70
| FZ60 | FZ70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FZ60
| FZ70 | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ70
| FZ60 | FZ70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 vs the FZ70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and FZ70 is 68 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and FZ70.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FZ60 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography information
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
great battery life (400 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (606g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (606g)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2013-07-18 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Screen LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | 202 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | 13.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | 493g (1.09 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 171 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 images | 400 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $350 | $300 |
