Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic G3
- Refreshed by Panasonic G6
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was announced very close to the G5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ60 grades against the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic G5
FZ60 | G5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FZ60
G5 | FZ60 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G5
FZ60 | G5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | July 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 features external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 versus the G5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and G5 is 68 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and G5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ60 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $699 |