Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portability
68 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
68 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced July 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ60 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| FZ60 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FZ60
| Galaxy Camera 2 | FZ60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
| Screen sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| FZ60 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outer 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ60 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (493g)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (493g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (493 grams)
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2014-01-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 493 grams (1.09 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 images | 400 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | Built-in |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $350 | $400 |
