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 FZ60 and Sony RX10 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). Sony RX10 has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 and the Sony RX10. Panasonic FZ60 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Sony RX10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX10.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX10.
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 (320g ) than the Sony RX10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RX10, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the FZ60.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ60 and Sony RX10's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX10 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FZ60 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10.