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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was manufactured 6 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP5 scores versus the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FP5 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FP5

 ZS60 FP5 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 60 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS60

 FP5 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and ZS60.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (282g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition (282g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 260 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $248