Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF6

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

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.

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

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.