Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GM5

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.

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.

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.

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

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.