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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ60 was revealed 5 years before the G85 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 matches up versus the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 G85 FZ60 
LaunchedSeptember 2016July 2012More recent by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 FZ60 G85 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ60 and the G85.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and G85 is 68 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and G85.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ60 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older FZ60 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
43
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
72
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
Panasonic G85 Street photography features
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than average in class (493 grams)
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
55
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
64
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low battery power (330 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
57
 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (493g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
 weather proof
 has focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
49
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
73
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 low battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
27
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (493 grams)
78
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-G80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-18 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 aliasing 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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $900