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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was manufactured 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ60 grades vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FZ60 ZR1 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2009Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FZ60

 ZR1 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZR1

 FZ60 ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 offers external dimensions 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 ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 vs the ZR1.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and ZR1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ60 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-18 2009-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures -
Style of battery 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $280