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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ60 was revealed 2 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ60 scores versus the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GF1

 FZ60 GF1 
LaunchedJuly 2012October 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GF1 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GF1

 FZ60 GF1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 compared to the GF1.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GF1 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and GF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ60 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ60 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent FZ60 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (493 grams)
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
57
better than average battery (450 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery life (380 shots)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than average (493g)
25
features face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-18 2009-10-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 grams (1.09 pounds) 385 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 380 photographs
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $400