Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX100 III, 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 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was released 22 months before the RX100 III making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ60 scores versus the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 features outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 vs the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and RX100 III is 68 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 III will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.