Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX10

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ60 was launched 5 years before the LX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ60 grades against the LX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 offers physical 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 LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the LX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and LX10 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and LX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be behind in sensor tech.