Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5
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68 Imaging
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Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic SZ5
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
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In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was released within a month of the SZ5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ60 grades vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic SZ5
| FZ60 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FZ60
| SZ5 | FZ60 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic SZ5
| FZ60 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | July 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 versus the SZ5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and SZ5 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and SZ5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
great battery pack (450 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (493g)
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 images | 250 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $195 |
