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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
Panasonic LX100
(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
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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 Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic LX100

 FZ60 LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ60

 LX100 FZ60 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2012More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LX100

 FZ60 LX100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and LX100 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
66
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
75
supports touch to focus
good MP (13MP)
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
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