Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was announced 18 months before the GH4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ60 scores against the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 vs the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GH4 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and GH4.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FZ60 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older FZ60 is going to be behind in sensor tech.