Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF2

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.