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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ60 was introduced 8 months after the LX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ60 scores versus the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic LX5

 FZ60 LX5 
RevealedJuly 2012December 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic FZ60

 LX5 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LX5

 FZ60 LX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ60 vs the LX5.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and LX5 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and LX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ60 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FZ60 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (493g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
57
better than average battery power (450 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (493g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
49
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging info
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (493g)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (271g)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-18 2011-12-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 450 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $294