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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was launched 7 months later than the SZ1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ60 grades against the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FZ60 SZ1 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 SZ1 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic SZ1

 FZ60 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ60 against the SZ1.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and SZ1 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and SZ1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ60 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography info
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great battery life (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (131 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-18 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 131g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $179