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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ60 was manufactured 8 months prior to the GF6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ60 grades vs the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GF6

 FZ60 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GF6 FZ60 
RevealedApril 2013July 2012Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GF6

 FZ60 GF6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 versus the GF6.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GF6 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and GF6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography highlights
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great battery pack (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (493g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-18 2013-04-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $326