Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Announced August 2010
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ60 was brought out 24 months after the G10 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ60 scores versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic G10
FZ60 | G10 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FZ60
G10 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G10
FZ60 | G10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ60 and the G10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and G10 is 68 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and G10.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ60 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger FZ60 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 pounds) | 388 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | 380 photographs |
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/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $550 |