Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GF7

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was announced 3 years earlier than the GF7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ60 scores against the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 compared to the GF7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GF7 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and GF7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FZ60 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older FZ60 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.