Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was revealed 17 months later than the GH2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ60 matches up against the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with 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) while the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 and the GH2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GH2 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and GH2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ60 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent FZ60 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.