Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Released September 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was announced 3 years prior to the LX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ60 scores versus the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic LX100
FZ60 | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ60
LX100 | FZ60 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | July 2012 | More recent by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LX100
FZ60 | LX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ60 versus the LX100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and LX100 is 68 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and LX100.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ60 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ60 will produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FZ60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | 2,764k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493g (1.09 lb) | 393g (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $350 | $800 |