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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced April 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty close but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was launched 4 years prior to the GX85 which is a fairly large gap 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 GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ60 matches up against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GX85

 FZ60 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GX85 FZ60 
AnnouncedApril 2016July 2012More modern by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX85

 FZ60 GX85 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 versus the GX85.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GX85 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and GX85.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The FZ60 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged FZ60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Street photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (493 grams)
83
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery (290 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (290 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (493g)
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-18 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life 450 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $800