Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed July 2012
- Additionally Known as 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
- Released August 2012

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FZ60 was introduced within a month of the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ60 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
FZ60 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FZ60
Galaxy Camera 4G | FZ60 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
FZ60 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ60 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 68 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 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 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $550 |