Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ60 was revealed 5 years before the G85 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 matches up versus the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 and the G85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and G85 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and G85.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ60 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older FZ60 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.