Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony QX1

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was released 3 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ60 grades against the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony QX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 compared to the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and QX1 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and QX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.