Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was unveiled 15 months prior to the GX7 which makes 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 GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ60 scores versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 compared to the GX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and GX7 is 68 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and GX7.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FZ60 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.