Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60/Panasonic-FZ60-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Released July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FZ60 was manufactured within a month of the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ60 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FZ60 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FZ60
Galaxy Camera 3G | FZ60 | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FZ60 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 68 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $606 |