Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was launched 2 months earlier than the GH3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ60 matches up against the GH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 compared to the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and GH3 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and GH3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ60 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder.