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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was announced 18 months before the GH4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ60 scores against the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GH4

 FZ60 GH4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GH4 FZ60 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GH4

 FZ60 GH4 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 vs the GH4.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GH4 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and GH4.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FZ60 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older FZ60 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Panasonic GH4 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (493g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-18 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 493 gr (1.09 lbs) 560 gr (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 450 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $1,500