Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ48
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ60

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Battery life
 Great battery life
450 shots
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ48
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 4s
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 15x longer exposures
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ60
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 3.7 fps
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 More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The DMC-FZ60's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Battery life Longer battery life 450 shots vs 400 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $294.99 vs $313.32
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 The best price we've seen is $18 cheaper (around 10% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
51 vs 52
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
24x
Battery life Great battery life Help
DMC-FZ48:400 shots
DMC-FZ60:450 shots
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-FZ48:498 g
DMC-FZ60:493 g
Size Large Help
DMC-FZ48:120x79x91 mm
DMC-FZ60:120x81x92 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
DMC-FZ48:1,600 ISO
DMC-FZ60:3,200 ISO
Zoom Poor zoom Help
24x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ60
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ60
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ60
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ60

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic FX60/FX62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392 - $439
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60.

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