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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
(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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 FZ60 SZ5 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 FZ60 SZ5 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).
See the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 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 change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ60 versus the SZ5.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and SZ5 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 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
34
 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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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography features
44
 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)
63
 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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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
55
 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
40
 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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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
57
 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)
70
 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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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 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
42
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
27
 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)
32
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic 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