Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Updated by Panasonic GF3
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ60 was brought out 17 months after the GF2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ60 matches up versus the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GF2
FZ60 | GF2 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FZ60
GF2 | FZ60 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GF2
FZ60 | GF2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 vs the GF2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GF2 is 68 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and GF2.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ60 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2011-02-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lb) | 310 gr (0.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | 300 shots |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $330 |