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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 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 LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was unveiled 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ60 scores vs the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic LX3

 FZ60 LX3 
AnnouncedJuly 2012November 2008More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FZ60

 LX3 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LX3

 FZ60 LX3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 vs the LX3.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and LX3 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and LX3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ60 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger FZ60 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (493g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
57
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (493 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (265 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (493g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (265 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-18 2008-11-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493 gr (1.09 pounds) 265 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 450 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $449