Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Announced July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
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The FZ60 was brought out 4 years prior to the GX8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ60 grades versus the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GX8
FZ60 | GX8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic FZ60
GX8 | FZ60 | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 36 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX8
FZ60 | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 compared to the GX8.
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Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GX8 is 68 and 74 respectively.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and GX8.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX8 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493g (1.09 lbs) | 487g (1.07 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $898 |