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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ60 was introduced about the same time to the RX100 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 RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ60 grades against the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Sony RX100

 FZ60 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic FZ60

 RX100 FZ60 
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX100

 FZ60 RX100 
IntroducedJuly 2012August 2012Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ60 versus the RX100.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and RX100 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 Street photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (493 grams)
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Sony RX100
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 Travel photography details
57
good battery power (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (493g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (450 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (493g)
38
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-18 2012-08-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493 grams (1.09 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 450 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $448