Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was revealed 17 months prior to the SZ8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ60 scores versus the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 vs the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and SZ8 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and SZ8.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.