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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ60 was unveiled 3 years before the G7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ60 scores vs the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic G7

 FZ60 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ60

 G7 FZ60 
LaunchedMay 2015July 2012More modern by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G7

 FZ60 G7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys 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 G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 versus the G7.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and G7 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and G7.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The FZ60 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
72
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (450 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic G7
57
great battery power (450 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $800