1080 60PS Convert to 1080P

I shoot in 1080 60ps then upload the SD card using ClipWrap into FCP. The files are large. After uploading I use Quicktime to convert to 1080p. The files are much smaller in size, Example 1080 60ps file 10GB + 1080p file 500mb. I match the two video clips and play them simultaneously and can see no difference at least not enough to be concerned. BUT... the file sizes are miles apart!
Question: does anyone know if there is a difference?
1) on FCP timeline?
2) know of any quality issues between 1080 60ps and 1080p?
3) visible resolution difference between 1080 60ps and 1080p?
FCP 7
iMac 2011
Sony NX3 Video Camera

Is this an online TV show or a conventionally broadcast one? If it is an online show then shooting interlaced is pointless, if it is a conventional broadcast, it is not, as conventional tv still uses interlaced material.
The difference in size when you shoot interlaced  (60i) or progressive (30p or 60p) is negligible. The debate between prores and h264, is not about file sizes but the fact that the former is much easier to edit as it does not strain your computer's resources, ie, processor and gpu. if you search in Apple Discussions but also other forums, you will find a great number of posts concerning issues with people who try to edit H264 material in FCP, from undesired outputs to application problems to all kinds of misbehaving. H264 is a delivery codec, that means it is meant to be used only as a means of presentation of your final video. You can always deliver the final edit of your show in such a format with stunning picture quality at greatly reduced file sizes or if you wish with much heavier compression, and in turn reduced picture quality, and even smaller file sizes. How much you need to compress the files is up to you, controlled by you and applications like compressor or any other professional converter do allow you to pick the settings that best suit your output.

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