Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ60 was launched 8 months earlier than the NEX-6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ60 matches up vs the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 versus the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and NEX-6 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ60 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged FZ60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.