Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ60 was manufactured 3 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ60 matches up versus the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic SZ10
FZ60 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FZ60
SZ10 | FZ60 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | July 2012 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic SZ10
FZ60 | SZ10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 vs the SZ10.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and SZ10 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and SZ10.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ60 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2015-01-06 |
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 surface 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lbs) | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $350 | $200 |