Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was brought out 20 months before the RX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ60 scores against the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 compared to the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and RX10 is 68 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and RX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ60 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FZ60 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.