Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX10
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 III

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") use different sensor measurements.

The FZ60 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ60 scores vs the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony RX10 II
FZ60 | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Panasonic FZ60
RX10 II | FZ60 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX10 II
FZ60 | RX10 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 provides 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) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 vs the RX10 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and RX10 II is 68 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and RX10 II.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 II will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) | 813 gr (1.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | 400 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $998 |