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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very similar but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was introduced 6 months later than the GX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 scores against the GX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GX1

 FZ60 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GX1 FZ60 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX1

 FZ60 GX1 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 and the GX1.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GX1 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and GX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FZ60 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (493g)
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
57
good battery life (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (493g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (493g)
32
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-02-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 7.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 grams (1.09 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $228