Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FZ60

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FZ60, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FZ60 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was introduced 8 years later than the FZ60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S5 matches up against the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 compared to the FZ60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and FZ60 is 60 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and FZ60.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.