Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM1

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was brought out 17 months before the GM1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ60 matches up versus the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 against the GM1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GM1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and GM1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ60 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older FZ60 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.