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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was released 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ60 grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ60 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ60

 Galaxy Camera FZ60 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ60 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 and the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera is 68 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
57
good battery power (450 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
27
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lighter than others in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ62 Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $450