Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced July 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ60 was manufactured 3 years before the GM5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ60 grades against the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GM5
FZ60 | GM5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic FZ60
GM5 | FZ60 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | July 2012 | More recent by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GM5
FZ60 | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external dimensions 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 GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ60 vs the GM5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GM5 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and GM5.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ60 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older FZ60 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lbs) | 211 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $350 | $966 |