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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Comparison

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Panasonic FZ60

16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ1000 II

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras by Panasonic. Panasonic FZ60 was introduced to market in July 2012 and Panasonic FZ1000 II was launched in February 2019. As you can see, FZ60 is 7 years older than FZ1000 II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Panasonic FZ60 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1" sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-07-18
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 25-600 mm F2.8-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 202k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 493g. 120 x 81 x 92 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ62

Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-18
  • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 808g. 136 x 97 x 132 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Battery Life
450 shots vs 350 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Weight
493 g vs 808 g 315 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 400mm 200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
24× vs 16x more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 23 26 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.240k dots vs 460k dots 169% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 10.0fps 2 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 5.20 faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 202k dot 1068% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.74µm2 234% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
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
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 400mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Panasonic FZ1000 II has external dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II. Panasonic FZ60 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 40mm thinner than Panasonic FZ1000 II.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II 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 (315g ) than the Panasonic FZ1000 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 (Lumix DMC-FZ62) nor Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 II 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 FZ1000 II.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 20.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the FZ60 and FZ1000 II sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FZ1000 II has a 4.2x 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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 features a 25-600 mm F2.8-5.2 24× zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ1000 II features a 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 16x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Panasonic FZ60 has 200mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ1000 II. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Panasonic FZ1000 II is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ60
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Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ60
FZ1000 II
Fastest - Olympus 1
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ60
FZ1000 II
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II 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 FZ60 for Portrait Photography

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Panasonic FZ1000 II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic FZ60 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Panasonic FZ60 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
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
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
400 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ60 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Daily Photography

GOOD
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
493g
Body Thickness 92mm
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RAW shooting capability
16.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
808g
Body Thickness 132mm
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Panasonic FZ60 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ1000 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II: 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 FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 FZ60 and Panasonic FZ1000 II scores compare:

Panasonic FZ60
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #60 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ1000 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #125 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ1000 II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic FZ60 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic FZ60. Otherwise, Panasonic FZ1000 II is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic FZ60 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2012-07-18 2019-02-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1"
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 27.72mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 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 23 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-600 mm (24×) 25-400 mm (16x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.2 F2.8-4.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 460k dots 1,240k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 202k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.50 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 493g 808g
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm 136 x 97 x 132mm
Battery Life 450 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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