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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
68 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty similar but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was manufactured 5 years before the GH5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 matches up vs the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
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 GH5 FZ60 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2012Newer by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 FZ60 GH5 
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 versus the GH5.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GH5 is 68 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and GH5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
44
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
76
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
74
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
55
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery (450 per charge)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
68
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 terrible battery life (410 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
57
 better than average battery (450 CIPA)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (493g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
50
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery (450 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
75
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 two card slots
 terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
27
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
 heavier than competition in class (493g)
75
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 493g (1.09 lbs) 725g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 450 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $350 $1,298