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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was introduced 3 years after the G1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ60 matches up versus the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic G1

 FZ60 G1 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 G1 FZ60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G1

 FZ60 G1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 against the G1.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and G1 is 68 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and G1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ60 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Panasonic G1 Street photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (493 grams)
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Travel photography highlights
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (493 grams)
18
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-18 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 450 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $350 $0