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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
Panasonic GX850
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic GX850

 FZ60 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FZ60

 GX850 FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2012More modern by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX850

 FZ60 GX850 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and GX850 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
Panasonic GX850 Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493g)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography highlights
57
good battery power (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (450 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
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