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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GX7

 FZ60 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GX7 FZ60 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX7

 FZ60 GX7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Panasonic GX7 Street photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (493g)
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (450 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (350 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (493g)
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-18 2013-11-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493g (1.09 pounds) 402g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life 450 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $1,000