Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very comparable but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ60 was revealed 5 years before the GX850 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ60 grades vs the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GX850
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FZ60
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Released | January 2017 | July 2012 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX850
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 offers outer dimensions 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 GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 vs the GX850.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GX850 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and GX850.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ60 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FZ60 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 images | 210 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $350 | $548 |