Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Comparison

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Panasonic G9

20 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Panasonic cameras cameras with different body types: Panasonic G9, which was introduced in November 2017 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 20.0MP Four Thirds sensor whereas Panasonic FZ60, which was introduced in July 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, FZ60 is 5 years older than G9. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-11-08

20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor

No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter

ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

3680k dot Electronic viewfinder

20.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

180fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

658g. 137 x 97 x 92 mm

Weather-sealed Body

Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-07-18

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

25-600 mm F2.8-5.2 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

202k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

493g. 120 x 81 x 92 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ62

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	25.600 vs 3.200	700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	225 vs 23	202 more focus points
LCD Resolution	1.040k dots vs 460k dots	126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/8000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 10.0fps	10 fps faster
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution	3680k dot vs 202k dot	1721% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area	11.16µm2 vs 1.74µm2	541% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port	Yes vs No	Connect off-camera flash
Full-size HDMI Port	Yes vs No	Use standard HDMI cables without adapters
Selfie & Vlogger LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode	Yes (80.0MP) vs No	Increased resolution with pixel shift
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
6K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 18MP photos from Video footage
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs No	Change focus point after taking a shot
Storage Slot	2 vs 1	Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Max Video Bit rate	150mbps vs 20mbps	Higher bit rate for better video quality
UHS Card Support	UHS-II vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds
USB Version	USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	Faster Data transfer from the camera
Animal Eye AF Tracking	Yes vs No	Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function	Yes vs No	Use your camera as a Webcam

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 over Panasonic Lumix DC-G9

Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
Internal Storage	70 MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Battery Life	450 shots vs 400 shots	50 more frames with a single charge
Weight	493 g vs 658 g	165 g lighter

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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62″) and weighs 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ60 has external dimensions of 120 x 81 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.19 x 3.62″) and weighs 493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic G9 and the Panasonic FZ60. Panasonic FZ60 is 17mm narrower and 16mm shorter than Panasonic G9 but they have the same thickness of 92mm. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Panasonic FZ60 has a built-in lens but Panasonic G9 doesn't. Once you put a lens on G9, its thickness will increase significantly.

Comparison image of the Panasonic G9 and the Panasonic FZ60 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60.

Comparison image of the Panasonic G9 and the Panasonic FZ60 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60.

Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic G9 and the Panasonic FZ60 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FZ60 is significantly lighter (165g ) than the Panasonic G9 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on G9, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G9 has a big advantage over the FZ60 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Panasonic G9 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Panasonic FZ60's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G9.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic G9 has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ60 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Another difference between these two cameras is that Panasonic G9's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the G9 and FZ60 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60 Cameras

As seen above, Panasonic G9 has a 8.1x Larger sensor area than Panasonic FZ60. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic G9 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ60 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic G9 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic FZ60 for Street Photography

GOOD

Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic G9 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ60 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
225 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
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Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
23 Focus Points
600 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic G9 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ60 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
658g
Body Thickness 92mm
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24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
493g
Body Thickness 92mm
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Panasonic G9 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ60 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ60: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ60 scores compare:

Panasonic G9

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #58 out of 117 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #89 out of 1275 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ60

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #44 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #581 out of 1275 in all Cameras

Panasonic G9 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic FZ60 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Panasonic G9.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G9 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DC-G9	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Brand	Panasonic	Panasonic
Announced	2017-11-08	2012-07-18
Body Type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	Four Thirds	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	17.3 x 13 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area	224.90mm²	27.72mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	25,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	200 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	100 ISO	-
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	225	23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	no lens	25-600 mm (24×)
Max Aperture	no lens	F2.8-5.2
Macro Focus Range	no lens	1cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,040k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	3,680k dots	202k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.83x	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/8000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/32000s	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash	13.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	20.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	658g	493g
Dimensions	137 x 97 x 92mm	120 x 81 x 92mm
Battery Life	400 shots	450 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction