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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ60 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FZ60

 Galaxy Camera 4G FZ60 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ60 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedJuly 2012August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (493 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
57
better than average battery life (450 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (493 grams)
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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