Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.