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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
Panasonic GM5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GM5

 FZ60 GM5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GM5 FZ60 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2012More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GM5

 FZ60 GM5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and GM5 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Panasonic GM5
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (493 grams)
76
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography details
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (493 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (450 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging details
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition (493g)
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GM5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
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